I worked on the engine today {m-18 diesel} and noticed the crankcase breather tube dripped a few drops oily water. I realize that it is suppose to breath but I would like to find out if that is normal. thanks, jack
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condensation?
Jack not being knowledgeable about such things, I won't hazard a guess other than what I said in the title. If no one else can respond to you, Ross suggested another forum where he apparently knows there resides lots of expertise - just go to this link.
Jack not being knowledgeable about such things, I won't hazard a guess other than what I said in the title. If no one else can respond to you, Ross suggested another forum where he apparently knows there resides lots of expertise - just go to this link.
A few drops
If there were only a few drops I would think condensation is the answer. It would be oily as this is a conduit for oil vapors to escape the engine. More than a few drops and there is definately something else going on. I would suggest not to worry about it, but keep a watchful eye.
If there were only a few drops I would think condensation is the answer. It would be oily as this is a conduit for oil vapors to escape the engine. More than a few drops and there is definately something else going on. I would suggest not to worry about it, but keep a watchful eye.
Check for water in bottom of oil pan
The first move most novices (myself included) do when in your situation is pull out the dipstick to look for more water in the oil. If the engine has been run alot lately this may or maynot give a good indication and if your oil on dipstick looks milky you may have more than condensation and should consult a trusted mechanic. If the oil on dipstick looks normal, I would go one step further and take an oil sample from the drain plug at bottom of oil pan. The water (if any) could hide in bottom of pan and not show on the dipstick. It would be the first to drain when plug is removed.If there is water in the pan or milky oil on dipstick or engine seems to have "gained oil" , have it looked at. I hope all oil is uncontaminated and all is well.
The first move most novices (myself included) do when in your situation is pull out the dipstick to look for more water in the oil. If the engine has been run alot lately this may or maynot give a good indication and if your oil on dipstick looks milky you may have more than condensation and should consult a trusted mechanic. If the oil on dipstick looks normal, I would go one step further and take an oil sample from the drain plug at bottom of oil pan. The water (if any) could hide in bottom of pan and not show on the dipstick. It would be the first to drain when plug is removed.If there is water in the pan or milky oil on dipstick or engine seems to have "gained oil" , have it looked at. I hope all oil is uncontaminated and all is well.
some is normal
try googling diesel blow by or diesel blow by filters or diesel crankase vents etc. You will find a lot of information
try googling diesel blow by or diesel blow by filters or diesel crankase vents etc. You will find a lot of information
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