Re: IML: Oil usage theories

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's the one I ment, thanks Percy!

Robert
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From: <percy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Oil usage theories


> check as well the carter ventilation valve on the right valve cover works
> (right means:sitting behind the wheel) . Must be operative  otherwise 
> blowby
> pressure buildup eats oil and mullah and strains engine seals etc.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel Richardson" <TheRichardsonFamily@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:16 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Oil usage theories
>
>
> > Thanks again for all the ideas, places to look, things to consider.
> >
> > Here's the plan - a good cleaning of the block, new oil pan gasket, new
> > valve cover gaskets, a thorough check for leaks again, use 20W50, and 
> > I'll
> > report back on how things came out.
> >
> > Dan Richardson
> > 300L Family Heirloom
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> > Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 1:55 AM
> > Subject: Re: IML: Oil usage theories
> >
> >
> > > Although I am not an engine expert, with worn valve seals you will have
> > > blue smoke at acceleration and engine braking (what happens if you
> > > suddenly release the accelerator at high speed?).
> > >
> > > I guess you car is equipped with a PCV system you might check it, maybe
> > > the valve is stuck. You can clean it with solvent then.
> > >
> > > Good luck,
> > >
> > > Robert
> > >
> > > P.S.: Don't forget: even when our Imperials where new, it was not
> unusual
> > > for them to use some oil :)
> >
> >
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