[6pack] compression

[Greg Perry]

Al,

I found a solution that worked for me over the years of trying to stop the front timing cover seal and oil pan oil leaks on my TR6.  The oil was even coming out of the dip stick tube before I figured out the cause of the problem.  The solution was to clean the gauze/ filter material in the valve cover for the crankcase ventilation system.  The vent was restricted causing the crankcase pressure to build up pushing the oil out of the crankcase. To check for restriction just blow through the vent tube with the oil filler cap off.  There should be no restriction at all. If you feel any restriction clean the filter material!  I now only have two 1 inch oil spots on the cardboard that are caused by the rear main seal and the rear oil gallery plug leaking.  The oil consumption dropped considerably.  It is worth a try.
Regards,
Greg Perry

-----Original Message-----
>I've been having a problem for awhile in that the car has been using a quart 
>of oil with every other tank of gas.
>Thanks
>
>Al