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Old 05-09-2022, 09:10 PM
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I have a 98XJR with 105,600 miles, Recently bought it and exhibiting a few issues the main concerning issue If”a engine oil leaking from
Crank case breather hose Leaking into air intake tube and covering my driveway with oil.
This is after driving the car Hard but dose leak oil in intake But not. as bad. What dose this mean and what do I do ?
 
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Likely a NIKASIL engine problem but................
Maybe just a clogged 'part-load-breather'?
 
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
Likely a NIKASIL engine problem but................
Maybe just a clogged 'part-load-breather'?
Thank you for the information I will definitely try cleaning out tomorrow but if I still Encounter the same issue what would I do to prevent oil coming out of the intake and that amount?
 
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Oil catchcan or replace the engine!
 
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
Oil catchcan or replace the engine!
okay, So does this mean I have a bad engine even though I put the catch can on the vehicle just really confused about this nikasil engine.

Here’s what I’m dealing with 😫





 

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