Has anyone noticed when they remove the rocker cover cap while the engine is running, should it puff and spit oil out?
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Originally posted by snowwolfHas anyone noticed when they remove the rocker cover cap while the engine is running, should it puff and spit oil out?
I would be more concerned if it didnt do that.
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mmmmmm yes your right in saying it's a good sign that oil is sloshing about, but there is gasses blowing out aswell, just woundered if that was normal too, its not to bad but is noticable, was wondering if anyone else had taken there cap off while the engine was ticking over?
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Originally posted by snowwolfmmmmmm yes your right in saying it's a good sign that oil is sloshing about, but there is gasses blowing out aswell, just woundered if that was normal too, its not to bad but is noticable, was wondering if anyone else had taken there cap off while the engine was ticking over?
This might indicate that you have a valve leaking gas pass the stem into rocker cover. Unless you are losing oil and the engine is running well I would leave well alone. It's not an engine killer and the only cure is to replace the valve or guide and that is not a minor job. It will probably mean that if your cylinder head goes for any other reason then you will have to replace the valves, but then hey you would anyway.
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Originally posted by snowwolfHas anyone noticed when they remove the rocker cover cap while the engine is running, should it puff and spit oil out?jim.b.
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I changed the oil a week ago and have done 500 miles and the oil level has not moved on the dipstick, I just wondered if the next time any fellow surfs have there head under the bonnet, could they remove the cap and see what their surf engine does.
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Originally posted by snowwolfI changed the oil a week ago and have done 500 miles and the oil level has not moved on the dipstick, I just wondered if the next time any fellow surfs have there head under the bonnet, could they remove the cap and see what their surf engine does.4x4toys.co.uk - Keeping you on and off the road...
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