Date:         Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:51:15 EST
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Need some advice
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In a message dated 01/09/2000 11:53:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
william.fryer@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes:

<< 3) I just returned from a 2,000 mile highway trip and several times I found
 a puddle under the rear main seal shortly after parking it.  At home it just
 drips slightly.  I'm told that the engine is susceptible to building up
 excess crankcase pressure and doing this.  Does this seem reasonable.  What
 should I do to prevent excess crankcase pressure? >>
I would look for some kind of restriction in the crankcase ventilation
system.  You could remove the "tower" that is next to the alternator and
clean it out (could be clogged with junk), or better still check the breather
hose from the tower to the intake boot.  Some times these collapse and cause
the crankcase pressure to build and then you start blowing oil out all over
the place.  Hope this helps.


Ken Wilford
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