wentz912 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 So I took a LOOOONG sweeping right hand turn off the freeway yesterday, and it resulted in an oil-smoke cloud behind me thick enough that I could no longer see the car behind me. Also followed almost immediately by the return of TOD. So, what gives, and is there a fix for it? Car is an 85 D/R, Stock carb'd EA82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) happens to all of us. slow down on the sweeping rh turns, youre sloshing the oil over to the left and thru the pcv. as for the TOD you probably starved the oil pump slightly for a moment due to the centrifugal force, resulting in low oil pressure. Edited June 1, 2012 by Subruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Never happens to me, but then again, I have SPFI. Try replacing the PCV. Also, does an Oil Catch can remedy this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 my spfi does it. matter of fact ive seen outbacks and legos do it too. it just depends on how fast you take that long right hand sweeper and how long it is. nature of the horizontal beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storydude1 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Sounds like subaru needed to add a windage tray and baffles to the oil pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 It was fixed by a recall kit. Search here on the board and you will find the applicable part number for the kit. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 news to me, thanx GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wentz912 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Does this recall kit apply to the carb'd motors GD? I've heard of the PCV bypass bits for the FI cars, but didn't see a way to apply it to a carb'd rig. Figured it was more the nature of the opposed type engine, but I'd still like to find a way to at least limit this, if not prevent it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If a carbed engine has this problem then you need to clean out all the PCV lines and fittings and replace the PCV filter element in the filter housing. You have too much manifold vacuum present at the suction side (driver's side) valve cover - which means the orificed vacuum breaker line that goes to the filter element is clogged or restricted. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wentz912 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks GD, thought I remembered that being an FI only fix. Looks like I will be replacing all my PCV stuff when I get home. The valve is a recommended dealer only item as well right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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