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Oil breater box question. 200

posted by  Mark Lundell on  Sat Apr 12 10:41 CST 2003
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I just did the blow test on the breather box. Lots of air moving through the oil cap.

When checking this I noted that the area of the engine around the box, and about an inch up the side of the box has a layer of fairly fresh oil. If the O ring around the box is worn out, can it cause the mess I am seeing?








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    Oil breater box question. 200

    posted by  DougC on  Sat Apr 12 18:23 CST 2003
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    Yes, a bad O-ring under the box could cause it. I suppose a leak above the box somewhere could too. I think an old, loose-fitting hose on the breather box nipple could cause what you are seeing too. That would be an easy fix! I'd really inspect closely with a good light and mirror. Maybe clean the area up really well, and try a new hose or flame trap assembly, whichever connects onto the box nipple on your car, before pulling the box itself. Good luck.
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    Thanks to everyone for the help, Doug C. 81 242 Brick Off Blocks, stock, M46; 86 240, 130K







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