NOVANICK
26-03-08, 01:08 PM
i run a 2.0 xe on throttle bodies. i have the two pipes from rocker cover going to an oil catch tank which then has a breather filter attached to it.
The car has been in "hibernation" over winter. before starting it for first time this year i checked the oil and topped it up because it was low. Once started i noticed that there was a lot of smoke/mist coming from the breather filter. it was like there was excessive pressure. this did not go away so i turned off the engine.
Any ideas what this could be? was it just the fact it has stood for a while?
One further question - I need to change the oil anyway so what oil do you guys use in your xe's? i use mainly for track day use only.
thanks
NICK
The car has been in "hibernation" over winter. before starting it for first time this year i checked the oil and topped it up because it was low. Once started i noticed that there was a lot of smoke/mist coming from the breather filter. it was like there was excessive pressure. this did not go away so i turned off the engine.
Any ideas what this could be? was it just the fact it has stood for a while?
One further question - I need to change the oil anyway so what oil do you guys use in your xe's? i use mainly for track day use only.
thanks
NICK