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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: franksolich on December 30, 2008, 08:26:58 PM

Title: primitive has oil in air filter
Post by: franksolich on December 30, 2008, 08:26:58 PM

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=310x1015

Oh my.

At long last.

A new bonfire in the automotive forum of Skins's island.

It's been a while.

A very long while.

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tekisui  (1000+ posts)        Sat Dec-27-08 04:06 PM
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Oil in the air filter? 

I am getting oil in the air filter. The air filter is saturated at one point. It appears to be the point where the thermo valve comes in.

Is this serious? Could something be done to the thermo valve, or replaced to stop it.

I changed the PCV Valve and some hoses. Thanks in advance for any help!

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flvegan  (1000+ posts)        Mon Dec-29-08 02:51 PM
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1. What kind of car/truck/suv?

And what size engine?

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tekisui  (1000+ posts)        Mon Dec-29-08 03:48 PM
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2. 1977 Toyota Pick-up. 

20R engine, 4 cylinder.

Like I said, the oil comes in at one point. I don't think I can get the thermo valve replaced, or the air filter assembly. Parts store and the dealer no longer carry them. I cleaned the carburetor, and it now seems to stay clean.

SO, now I am wondering if the thermo valve/Hot air intake can be adjusted?

Title: Re: primitive has oil in air filter
Post by: Tucker on January 19, 2009, 09:39:04 AM

Did you notice the connection between this thread and this earlier one?

http://www.conservativecave.com/index.php/topic,18024.0.html

Title: Re: primitive has oil in air filter
Post by: Toastedturningtidelegs on January 19, 2009, 10:13:34 AM

Quote from: franksolich on December 30, 2008, 08:26:58 PM

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=310x1015

Oh my.

At long last.

A new bonfire in the automotive forum of Skins's island.

It's been a while.

A very long while.

Sounds like this dummie bought a truck with worn pistons or bad rings!

Title: Re: primitive has oil in air filter
Post by: LC EFA on January 19, 2009, 07:09:40 PM

I'm thinking that they decided to "top up" the oil. Right to the threads on the filler cap.

Title: Re: primitive has oil in air filter
Post by: Toastedturningtidelegs on January 20, 2009, 06:35:44 AM

Quote from: LC EFA on January 19, 2009, 07:09:40 PM

I'm thinking that they decided to "top up" the oil. Right to the threads on the filler cap.

I dunno LC we're talking about a 30 year old vehicle here. I still suspect worn pistons or rings.