Engine breathing from the bottom?
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blackstrat
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Nig does that it's why his breath stinks..
zeaphod
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Sounds like they are referring to higher than normal crankcase pressure. Often caused by worn piston rings. Ex-MoD engines MAY have lots and lots of running hours (at idle) but not have covered huge miles.
Not a massive problem if you're prepared to pay for a rebore/rebuild, or if it's not too bad. Look for oil that has been pushed out of the dipstick tube - covering the chassis rail on that side. An old test is to take the rocker breather off when running and look for pressure - cover it with your hand and feel the resistance.
Not a massive problem if you're prepared to pay for a rebore/rebuild, or if it's not too bad. Look for oil that has been pushed out of the dipstick tube - covering the chassis rail on that side. An old test is to take the rocker breather off when running and look for pressure - cover it with your hand and feel the resistance.
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samc88
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If its an ex FFR it will have high engine hours due to sitting at fast idle for long periods to charge radio batteries (heard that on a military vehicle forum im on). Early 2.5s only have a single breather (like my engine), on my brothers 2.5, which was made a year later it has a second crankcase breather
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So they can be low mileage but super worn!
