julians Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 Whilst having my daily poke about the car and worry about the slightest thing I dont know about, I noticed that the oil catch tank contains a small amount of light brownish liquid that seems to be too thin to be oil, it is fairly waterey and smells a bit like petrol, any ideas as to what this is, and what it indicates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 Take one shot glass and if you feel sick then it is oil.... if you feel drunk bring some round to my place! X777CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.hall Posted February 12, 2001 Share Posted February 12, 2001 I don't want to alarm you, but when I see the liquid you describe anywhere in my car, I reach for a head gasket......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartG Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 It could be that your engine is set up too rich and petrol is contaminating the oil hence some of the oily petrol is being vented into the catch tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 If the engine were venting oily petrol then that's what your sump is full of - and it would have knackered it's bearings by now (oily petrol isn't the world's best lubricant). Chances are what you're seeing is just condensed oil vapour and a bit of water. Nothing to worry about. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julians Posted February 13, 2001 Author Share Posted February 13, 2001 I had considered that it might be head gasket time, but then I had a look under the filler cap and at the dipstick and the contents of the expansion bottle, and they were all fine, and I wasnt losing any water. I also thought that it might be petrol due to the fact that the engine was running very rich, however I have just had it rolling road tuned, and I know its not running rich anymore. I did think it is as Mike says, just vapour and condensation, but I though I'd better see what the panel thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 I agree with Simon. Have you sorted your oil pressure issue out yet and if so was it the valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 Thanks John. People just dont find me funny anymore, have I lost my touch? X777CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 No I dont think you have, its just that sometimes folk are a little slow on the uptake wink.gif and only look at the serious side of things, understandable but not much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julians Posted February 13, 2001 Author Share Posted February 13, 2001 yes, pressure issue now sorted, its was a combination of the relief valve and an O ring in the pick up pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 Clubbers in South Yorkshire have taken to using dental syringes to inject Ecstasy directly into their mouths. This dangerous practice is known as E BY GUM and should be reported immediately. X777CAT Edited by - simon scott on 13 Feb 2001 09:56:08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 So that means that we will see you at the next Lancs meeting or maybe on one of our sprints around Lancs or just a pub lunch on a Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julians Posted February 13, 2001 Author Share Posted February 13, 2001 If its dry and the car isnt in peices I'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartG Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 My posting was a bit tongue in cheek as well but nobody noticed either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted February 13, 2001 Leadership Team Share Posted February 13, 2001 Strange sense of humour up north! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 Is Cheshire not "oop north" now stu? Stu G- Eh??? X777CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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