The 'E' Type Forum

abowie wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:41 pm

They can split, and notoriously leak because the sump fitting and the housing fitting are different diameter.

I'll certainly look at it again, but don't remember seeing any oil coming directly from that.

I've cleaned the screen and made sure everything was open on the Cylinder head breathing components, but I don't see anything else to look for. The hose is attached to the air breather box as it appears it should be. I would very much like to find something wrong with the breathing system as that re...

The OP bypass hose is just a hose by the oil filter, correct? Does it get clogged up or something. I really don't see any oil coming from it or around it getting on anything. But I will take another look at itl

Thanks for your suggestion.

I don't think the dipstick is a problem. But I will take another look at it.

May just need to be driven....

I've had my 1963 OTS for 54 years so I do know most of its history. However, I do think it was run hard the 7 years previous to my ownership (as evidenced by the trailer hitch that came with the car). Had to put in a 1966 synchronized transmission just after I got it as it was ticking in first prett...

Sorry, don't see where I can add my signature line. I see yours though. Perhaps I have to have a few posts before that item shows up.

Well, I've had my 1963 E Type since I was a junior in college, 1970, so that is 54 years. Actually, been a very solid and reliable car. Never had to have been towed home, yet anyway. Had the engine out 3 times, twice when I put in a fully synchro transmission from a '66 model (so yes you can put a l...