Re: Everything is normal....4.7L emulsion

From: jimm (jmiller@texnet.net)
Date: Mon Dec 13 1999 - 21:35:23 EST


I have seen this in other veichles especially the old straignt 6 engines and
aluminum head ohc engines and it usually is condensation and I dont know how to
prevent it either. My 99 r/t never has done this but my wifes 96 cougar 4.6
(aluminum head ohc) will do it in the winter.

BoogYT1300@aol.com wrote:

> I went into the dealership that I bought this thing from and they called Star
> (still dont know who they are) and they say this is normal. To have a
> condensation problem in the oil filler tube is normal. Quote " You dont
> drive it enough. The engine dosent have time to burn off the condensation."
> Why should I have to! Never had this problem with my other trucks. I guess
> 30 miles a day is not enough!
>
> We need to figure out a way to keep this fom happening. Has anyone tried
> insulating the tube yet?
> Boog



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