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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Jamie Read on July 27, 2013, 02:26:26 PM

Title: Oil in air filter
Post by: Jamie Read on July 27, 2013, 02:26:26 PM

Can anyone tell me why I am getting oil in my air filter?
Cheers

Title: Re: Oil in air filter
Post by: bullettooth2008 on July 27, 2013, 03:09:07 PM

Quote from: Jamie Read on July 27, 2013, 02:26:26 PM

Can anyone tell me why I am getting oil in my air filter?
Cheers

Why is there oil in my air filter box?
XJ's commonly, over time, build up gunk in the PCV and CCV valves/lines and create pressure which then pushes oil into the air filter. Replace these valves and lines (parts from the dealer) and the problem SHOULD go away. If it doesn't, you may need to clean the inside of the valve cover.
Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Oil in air filter
Post by: Jamie Read on July 28, 2013, 11:50:01 AM

 Thanks for that.
Just for info its a '96 ZJ, but sure the same applies. I also get a hydraulic tapping when starting the engine which stops once the engine is up to temperature.