Anyone any ideas how to stop white mayonaise from forming
in the filler cap and hoses between rocker cover and air filter.
I change the oil every 5000 miles,I recently changed the air
filter and removed the rocker cover and hoses to clean them
but it seems to reform very quickly.It is a 1996 1.3 gls.
Any help appreciated.
Crofty
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Is car only used for short journeys? Then you'll need an Italian tune. ie, take it for a good thrash and cover several miles.
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yes dave is only used mostly for short journeys,but I try to
give it a 40 miles run to work once a week.Maybe I will
thrash it a bit more.
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What oil are you using ? Consider a semi synthetic to reduce the detergent element found in some oils. Regards Peter
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Thanks for that Peter,I have been running it on cheaper stuff
but I will upgrade to a semi synthetic.It has a complicated breather system that recirculates back thru the air cleaner,
I was thinking of putting a breather from the rocker cover
down past the engine,old british motorbike style.
Crofty
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Take it to National for a semi-synth bargain, see their offer
Duckhams semi-synthetic QXR Oil and Filter Change ~ only £15
www.national.co.uk/main/offers.asp?offer=specials%...p
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crofty: just an after-thought
Is your thermostat working OK?
Could it be that your engine is running cold due to a failed thermostat?
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Thanks for that MB,never thought about that.The car temp
gauge seems to heat up normally.But I will take it out and
give it the hot water test.I have got some semi synth that
I use for the other car so I will shove that in this weekend.
Crofty
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No no no don't take it out if you don't suspect the stat. If the car heats up to the normal temp and stabilises then there is not a problem. It is not advisable to redirect the breather as it can increase the problem and is I think in violation of the current emission regulations. Clean out the junk change the oil and filter and give it a good run. Regards Peter
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Okay Peter,will change the oil to semi synthetic before I do
anything else.
Crofty
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