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neilcmusic

Active Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #1

I know its difficult without seeing it however if I describe the symptoms I would appreciate your advice. ( 1982 series 3 petrol 2.25)

Oil bath air filter has white lumps in it

Dip stick has white sludge on it

However it never overheats , only has white smoke on startup ( poss steam ) clears up after 1/2 mile .

I never drive it for over 5 miles.

Mechanic says it could be condensation because it hasn't had time to evaporate , he suggests I should take it for a blast down the motorway and check if oils cleared up then .

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #2

neilcmusic said:

I know its difficult without seeing it however if I describe the symptoms I would appreciate your advice. ( 1982 series 3 petrol 2.25)

Oil bath air filter has white lumps in it

Dip stick has white sludge on it

However it never overheats , only has white smoke on startup ( poss steam ) clears up after 1/2 mile .

I never drive it for over 5 miles.

Mechanic says it could be condensation because it hasn't had time to evaporate , he suggests I should take it for a blast down the motorway and check if oils cleared up then .

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short journeys are bad for engines they need some hard work ie a good blast up the motorway or similar

 

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ajb403

Active Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #3

Sounds like condensation. Give it a blast.

 

MrNasty

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #4

Sounds like condensation build up, give it a good run, and then change the oil and clean out the sludge from the filter.

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #5

As the others said a good blast on the motorway, you want to get it up to temp the. Drive at 50 ish for a good hour or more to get everything nice and hot and do that atleast every few months.

5 miles is barely enough to get up to working temp and will be wearing your engine something chronic!

 

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neilcmusic

Active Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #6

If I take it for a blast and the oil is then clear should I assume its condensation ? Forgot to mention coolant is clear . no bubbles and level is constantly at full . I've had a head gasket go on me before and it was like being followed by a cloud , its nothing like that at all .

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #7

neilcmusic said:

If I take it for a blast and the oil is then clear should I assume its condensation ? Forgot to mention coolant is clear . no bubbles and level is constantly at full . I've had a head gasket go on me before and it was like being followed by a cloud , its nothing like that at all .

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I won't be clear like yellow oil but the Mayo gunk should be gone

 

Blackburn

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #8

Put a Muff on the radiator to help keep the engine warm on your short journeys.

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2015

• #9

Used to use mine for a three mile trip to work every day and very little else. The inside of the rocker cover looked like a Hellman's factory in the winter. Change the oil and give it a good run, eventually it will boil off.

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• Feb 14, 2015

• #10

Mine gets up to temp in just over a mile, but its got new bearings and rings so is still quite tight at the minute. If i use it for work in the week (about a mile journey) I'll give it a decent run on the weekend to charge the battery up if nothing else