Bill,
The problem is not oil pressure but crankcase pressure. I had the problem
once when the PCV valve was installed backwards and the crankcase was being
pressurized. Have you done work on the car lately? If not, and the problem
is recent, I would look for problems with the block either not being able to
breath (PCV valve or vent tube clogged) or excess pressure entering the
block (ring, valve or head problem).
Good luck
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-british-cars@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-british-cars@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 2:51 PM
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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