Dennis,
Have you checked your PCV valve for being clogged? Something is sucking or
letting the oil build up in the valve cover area. That will cause oil to
travel through the valves into the cylinder and probably do what is
happening to your car. I think you have a PCV value in a 77, if not perhaps
the oil returns under your valve cover are clogged up. I think I would
check that out before replacing the engine or buying another B.
Dave 72 B
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Berman <dberman@nortelnetworks.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, May 22, 2000 8:07 AM
Subject: Please read and advice (if possible)
> RE: 1977 MGB Engine Trouble
>
>Dear Members,
>
>I attempted to drive my 1977 MGB from Dallas to Oklahoma City this week
>end.
>Only got about 50 miles out of dallas before the following problem
>happened:
>
>1) Very light white smoke began to enter the cockpit; seemed like I was
> driving through a light fog.
>
>2) White smoke began to come out of the tail pipe. Oil concumption shoot
>up
> drastically. Perhaps a quart every 20 miles.
>
>3) Also, oil pressure was building up inside the valve cover. I know
>this because
> oil was coming out of the cap and from around the valve cover
>gasket. But,
> this was not extreme.
>
> Note: Water temp was stable and it does not appear to be any type of
>coolant
> problem involved.
>
>My thoughts are two fold: First, perhaps a valve problem? Second, and
>more
>serious, perhaps a ring (which would require an engine rebuild.
>
>So, heres the questions. I would be very appreciative to hear your
>thoughts,
>ideas, and/or advice.
>
>Question 1: Is there a way that I can diagnosis this? I have the tools
>for a compression
>test.
>
>Question 2: I am in Plano (very near Dallas). Is there an MG expert in
>my area who
>rebuilds engines? I have already contacted Art Ziek. He estimates ~5000
>to do this
>works. And for that kind of money, I can simply buy another (very clean)
>MGB.
>
>She has run great, less various typical problems, for several years.
>I use her as my daily driver, but looks like I'll be driving the Honda
>for awhile.
>
>Again, any thoughts or advice would be very welcome.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Dennis Berman
>dberman@nortelnetworks.com
>
>
>
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