Richard,
Yes. Probably since the PCV valve is plugged, you're generating too much
pressure in the crankcase & blowing oil out the vent & maybe the filler cap.
Good luck,
Jim Carney
SNIP
Disconnect the PCV valve from
the crankcase, plug the pipe with a bolt and see what happens. I did and
sure enough, the smoke went away. They didn't have another valve to hand and
will try to get me one this week.
SNIP
A quick
look under the bonnet showed oil all over the motor, motor bay and inside of
the bonnet (dripping down my neck as I peered under it). Not normal oil
leaks. I drove her home.
It's Sunday so frantic phone call #2 will have to wait for tomorrow. I
haven't had a chance to look for a blown oil line yet, and considering the
amount of oil, that is the probable cause, but could it be related to the
smoke and the PCV valve problem - after all, there was a hell of a lot of
smoke with the valve connected and a casual look suggests the oil is coming
from the crankcase vent. It didn't previously.
Any thoughts?
Prayers for a cheap fix would be appreciated.
Cheers
Richard
76 MGB
Waiting impatiently for opening time Monday morning.
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