Bill,
The first thing I would do is change the oil filter. It sounds to me that it
is plugged as it has its own relief valve.
If that doesn't solve the problem let us know.
Cheers, "Bob".
> From: Bill <bport@pixi.com>
> Reply-To: Bill <bport@pixi.com>
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:51:10 -1000
> To: british-cars@autox.team.net
> Subject: MG throwing oil
>
> Hi all,
> I've got a 76 MG midget that started spitting out a lot of
> oil from the valve cover through the Weber Carburetor. When I capped
> off the line from the valve cover, oil finds it way out through seals
> around the engine. It's as if the oil pressure is set too high.
> There is a oil pressure relief valve on this car. Could that be the
> problem, or is it the oil pump itself. Maybe the oil pump strainer
> is clogged. Anyway, maybe someone out there has experienced a
> similar experience and could help me out.......... Thanks.......
> Bill
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