MR_TRD Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hey Guys, Since i got my NA it has always used a bit of oil which i never minded because it had 130000KM and i thought this was customary for motors going over 100000kms that were almost 20 years old. Recently i smelled some unburnt petrol so i decided to take the intake manifold off to check the injectors and injector seals. When we took it off there was a bunch of dirty oil in the intake. i took the dipstick out while the car was running and see what it is doing. It was sucking in air, so i don't know if the motor is breathing (if i can say that) properly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated and will hopefully stop me worrying about my oil levels constantly. My mate drove behind me and said there was quite a puff of smoke out my exhaust at high revs. ADDED: I have replaced the tappet gaskets. Thanks Lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What do you mean by a bit of oil ? 0.25 litres per 1000 km 0.5 litres per 1000 km 1 litres per 1000 km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Rocker cover gasket? My old NA had the same kind of problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_TRD Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 What do you mean by a bit of oil ? 0.25 litres per 1000 km 0.5 litres per 1000 km 1 litres per 1000 km I would say 0.5 of a litre every 1000-1500km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I would say that's quite acceptable for a high mileage 3 litre engine in a hot climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_TRD Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I would say that's quite acceptable for a high mileage 3 litre engine in a hot climate. What about the mess in the intake manifold Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Typical of modern engines that breath in their own fumes via a PCV valve, like yours. Nothing to worry about, I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_TRD Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 cheers mate, probably just me being paranoid and meticulous! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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