Hi
i have a 1996 XK8
i was changing out my airfilter and noticed that i have oil on it and in the airbox
its coming from the small pipe that connects into the main airbox pipe

can anyone help please
cheers

 

The Part Load Breather may be clogged (located on the left side valve cover). Or, there may be excessive Blow-By caused by worn rings or Nikasil deterioration. Also, check that there are no breaks or torn areas in the Air Tube that goes from the MAF Sensor to the Throttle Body.

 

Good call Paul, most likely the part or full load breathers. Thank goodness for air filters!

If the air pipe is slimy (from oil getting past the filter) remove it, take it to the sink and get some dawn soapy water in it to remove any oil film. Then, clean your throttle body, the less oil down inside that, the better.

 

cheers gents
ive just found a pdf on how to clean the part load breathers and throttle body here http://www.maxperformancecars.com/dm...Clean_MAFS.pdf
ill give it a go tomorrow to see if it sorts it out!

 

Yup, that's the one we have in our pages as well. Very good instructions, follow up if you would, and as always, g'luck!

 

You found it! You found it!
I knew I lost that thing somewhere.

 

well sorted it out.
the PDF was easy to follow
and managed to snap the thin plastic return pipe for the coolant Doh!
now the headlining is starting to sag and i have a small leak from the plastic thermostat housing when the engine is under load!
just my luck!

 

take your small victories when you can, and enjoy them before moving on to the next issue. Good luck.

 

will do mate
headlining out tomorrow cant wait not!