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[BigAl]

When I removed my oil filler neck to do my clutch slave cylinder I noticed that it had the usual mayo in it. I cleaned all this out when I first got my car and was surprised to see it again in such a short period of time.
Is there any way to prevent this?
Can the moisture be let out by removing the oil filler cap after the car has been driven for a while, whilst the engine and oil is hot and the cap be put back before it cools and allows moisture to settle in.
I noticed the mayo in the oil breather pipe to the plenum chamber pipe, does it get anywhere else that I can clean?
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[33bits]

I think what you need to do Alan is buy a new car. . That will deff sort your probs out.
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155 sportpack
33 16v Sportwagon
33 Permanent 4
33 16v (for sale)
156 JTS sportwagon
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[BigAl]

I hate it when people say "buy a new car" what’s the point as I could end up doing exactly what I have done "maintenance wise" to my car, all over again, better the devil you know.
Mayonnaise in the oil filler cap is normal, so I have heard on the boxers. I would like to minimise it if possible.
My car gets 2 45 mile journeys once a week, is that long enough to get rid of condensation?
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[Oggie]

You can drill a hole in the top of the cap and run a 22mm coolant/braided hose to an alloy catch tank (about £40) it has a small 2-3mm hole in the top so it keep oil pressure in the block. You have to empty the tank every 3-4 months of water but it stops the mayo dropping back into your motor. It should only take about an hour to fix Al.
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[BigAl]

Thanks Iain,
Thats good to know, when i get some spare money, after paying you, i might look into it.
It wasn't as bad as i thought, easily cleaned the filler neck.
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[33bits]

Hi Alan, was only pulling your leg about getting a new car bud, i've just posted you some bits for it, you should get them tues.
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155 sportpack
33 16v Sportwagon
33 Permanent 4
33 16v (for sale)
156 JTS sportwagon
contact me for any 33 parts. Alex, 07896-327708

[BigAl]

Thanks Alex, I know, or at least hopped you were kidding, otherwise you would have offered to sell me one of yours
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[BigAl]