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 Posted: 03-08-2009 07:14 pm
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Judson Manning



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 Congrats on gettting her started - now comes the fun part!

A "1973" model could have either  late MkI or early MkII block.  Both blocks have a crankcase vent in that same general area.  A MkI engine has no oil cap on either cam cover, the MkII has the oil cap on the intake cam cover. 

Oil laden vapor coming from a MkI vent is normal as the MkI cars all had an external oil separator.  Oil laden vapor from a MkII vent suggests too high an oil level or excessive blow-by caused by worn rings.