Morris Minor Owners Club

I've noticed that the day after I've parked the car, there is a small puddle of oil under the engine bay. I checked the sump plug and filter - I'd had these off to service it so blamed myself - but these were dry. I opened the bonnet, and noted the oil was directly beneath the crankcase vent pipe...so I really don't think it should be dropping any oil from here. Is this normal, or an indication of something wrong? I checked the levels, and it had dropped a tiny bit on the dipstick - the puddle isn't exactly big...
I'm not worried about the oil loss, more about the potential issue it's pointing too

Any suggestions welcome!

If the car has done a high mileage it is normal for the oil to be breathed/drip out of the crankcase vent pipe.
Use the later cam follower/tappet front cover with the breather connected to either the carb or manifold.
Phil

It indicates a degree of blow-bye on the pistons - pushing oil vapour out of the engine. Check and clear the top breather pipe from the rocker cover to the air filter. Test for vapour is with hot engine - remove oil filler cap and rev up. Is there a plume of smoke/fume??

Thanks for the info...I'll give it a test at the weekend

I can confirm that one gets less worried about 'minor' oil leaks after getting a v8 Land Rover. I'm told that they are more incontinent than old ladies but you can always tell where they have been.

SteveClem wrote:I can confirm that one gets less worried about 'minor' oil leaks after getting a v8 Land Rover. I'm told that they are more incontinent than old ladies but you can always tell where they have been.

Excellent

You're right, I have a couple of leaks under the old RX7, I know what it is, and I know it's nothing serious...with the moggy I was more worried that I had a problem - always nice to know it's nowt too serious. He's been around for 56 years, and done *many* miles, so I can't expect him to be perfect...I just don't want to break him

you wont break him they all leak to some degree

British motors don't leak, they mark their territory.

The more they leak the more gets blown back underneath, call it BMC's rust protection system
Mine will never rust, neither will my drive