Thread: Pommie Provent

Is it possible that the PCV valve isn't allowing enough airflow through the provent for it to work properly?
I noticed that the filter material is still nice and white on the inside. From memory the on my 4bd1 is oil soaked all the way through.

Steve

Originally Posted by rangie ute on 38''

Ah ok that clears up the green coolant colour
Does the engine run at its correct temperature

I think so, it's about 90C usually.

Originally Posted by steveG

Is it possible that the PCV valve isn't allowing enough airflow through the provent for it to work properly?
I noticed that the filter material is still nice and white on the inside. From memory the on my 4bd1 is oil soaked all the way through.

Steve

Maybe, I was considering swapping the PCV out for an elbow - have most folks here done that? It seems a bit redundant leaving the PCV inline given that the provent also incorporates one.

Beginning to wonder if I have a very minor HGF, 25 mile drive blocked up the filter again, when I pulled it a lot of clear fluid fell off that was almost a thing syrup and sweet smelling. That doesn't seem normal to me

Originally Posted by steveG

Different engine, but the provent on my Isuzu 4bd1 ends up with just liquid oil in it - nothing like the sludge you are getting in yours.

What sort of driving are you doing? Lots of short trips perhaps? Looks like its not getting hot enough to dry the moisture out.

Steve

I'm going to drop the oil this weekend and see if there's water buildup in the sump.

Turns out I have a failed HG.

It's knackered the cam and followers - all pretty pitted.

Rebuild is underway.

Sorry to hear. But that sludge is not normal and was a symptom of water in the oil.

Yeah I suspected as much but being pretty inexperienced was convinced by others with more that I was being a noob in my diagnosis and that it was just crankcase condensation - ah well live and learn.

So I ended up doing a full engine rebuild:

HG failed
Knackered camshaft
Knackered rocker followers
5X worn pistons

It's all in my landyzone vehicle thread from half way down this page onwards for those interested:

Disco 2 BennehBoy's D2 adventure - Page 19 - Land Rover Zone