Re: smoke/steam/vapor from oil filler cap

["pethier@isd.net" <pethier@isd.net>]

> I've only driven a few short trips, but I've noticed that
> if I pop my   hood after driving long enough to get the
> car up to temperature there   is a bit of
> vapor/steam/smoke(?) coming from the oil filler neck on  
> the valve cover. I pulled off the cap and noticed that it
> is set up   to vent to the atmosphere. Is this normal?

Yes.  Welcome to the world of 1962.  No PVC valves or the
like.  This is called a "breather cap".  Large quantities of
smoke or steam would be cause for concern.

Phil Ethier