Hi,
899 Cinquecento puzzle.
I fitted an cheap oil catch can a few weeks ago, as the air filter and throttle body were oiling up.
Initially, I fitted the can without modification, which didn't trap oil, but it did catch a significant amount of water. Probably about 100mm.
I've stuffed it with stainless steel wool now, and it seems to be working.
A strange thing is, is that the rocker cover gasket has stopped leaking, so I've come to the conclusion that the leak was condensed water and oil, when the engine was cooling.
What puzzles me is why the engine makes excessive blow by gas, and moisture.
The engine had the head done recently (ish), runs brilliantly, and there's no sign of oil in the coolant.
Maybe it's an early sign of head gasket failure, but failing that, are these engine prone to water condensation, and excessive breather oil when they get older?
Thanks, Pete
899 Cinquecento puzzle.
I fitted an cheap oil catch can a few weeks ago, as the air filter and throttle body were oiling up.
Initially, I fitted the can without modification, which didn't trap oil, but it did catch a significant amount of water. Probably about 100mm.
I've stuffed it with stainless steel wool now, and it seems to be working.
A strange thing is, is that the rocker cover gasket has stopped leaking, so I've come to the conclusion that the leak was condensed water and oil, when the engine was cooling.
What puzzles me is why the engine makes excessive blow by gas, and moisture.
The engine had the head done recently (ish), runs brilliantly, and there's no sign of oil in the coolant.
Maybe it's an early sign of head gasket failure, but failing that, are these engine prone to water condensation, and excessive breather oil when they get older?
Thanks, Pete