Engine trouble?

[meman124]

Hi,

When checking under the spider to find a rattle (loose exhaust hanger bolt), i found that the oil pan breathing tube is acting as a secondary exhaust.

I assume i have one or more cylinders leaking. Oilpressure not so great also.

Video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/l1autk9uh35jq ... 5.mp4?dl=0

Can i fix this myself? How do i go about?

Thanks for helping!

Bart

[vandor]

I assume you mean the crankcase ventillation tube that goes to the air cleaner? If there is a lot of gases coming out it means the piston rings are worn out, so likely it is time to rebuild the engine. A lot of people choose to do this themselves, it depends on your mechanical skill if you can do it.

[meman124]

Thanks.

Yes. Cranck case ventilation. I my case the tube does not go to the air cleaner, but hangs under the car?

Is there a outline or manual on how to exchange the piston rings?

[vandor]

Any of the repair manuals available for the Spider will have the procedure.Be sure the one you get covers your engine (1438cc?).

[meman124]

It used to be a 1.4L, but the previous owner replaced it with a 1.8L + twin IDF40 setup + bonnet with the 2 bulges...
Will need to find the proper manual.
Thanks!

[vandor]

OK, pretty much all of them cover the 1.8. I'd recomment the factory shop manual. Don't bother with a Chilton's manual, it's worse than useless.