For a TR4, it might be the lesser of two evils....
I really see no evidence of oil in my exhaust pipe, believing it likely burns
off before getting to the end of the pipe.
I have no scientific or empirical proof of anything...........
Joe A
> I'm very surprised any Vintage organization would allow any crank case
> venting connecting to the exhaust system. After all we are talking about oil
> being injected in the stream after combustion. It has been prohibited by SCCA
>as
> long as I can remember, however there appears to be no mention in the 1972
> GCR rules under the "oil catch tanks" section. The second oldest GCR that I
> have on hand (2003 17.26) states the exact wording as the 2008 GCR: "A
>crankcase
> vacuum breather that passes through the oil catch tank(s) to exhaust systems
> or vacuum devices that connect directly to exhaust systems is prohibited."
>
> I have yet to run my TR4 hard enough or long enough but my VW Rabbit can put
> a half a quart in the catch tank on a hot day during a 20 minute session. On
> a 3 hour enduro we have to add a quart at a pit stop on a Scirocco and
> finish almost a quart low. Both engines are very strong with minimal leak
>down.You
> wouldn't want to be following me with that going out my tail pipe.
>
> Dave Y.
>
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