supspt454
02-05-2012, 11:28 AM
Ive been reading several different things on the LS1 engine and moisture in the oil. Ok here is my situation:
While getting this engine into my Chevelle, chasing ignition problems, and everything else in general with installing the LS1, the PCV system was about the last thing that I have done for some reason. With that in mind, I have been running this engine off and on for about 4 months without the pcv. Once I got the PCV up and running yesterday, I did notice quite a bit of moisture collected in the filler cap with the typical white film. I pulled the dip stick, and the oil is clear, but has a very slight trace of milk. Before everyone tells me that I have a head gasket issue, which is possible, could this be because I haven't driven this car yet and really gotten the engine up to operating temp? Maybe since the pcv was not working, each of my 5 min runs has built enough moisture into the oil that it is contaminated? Just some thoughts. If I could post pictures from my phone I would, but I don't believe I can. Thanks for any comments
While getting this engine into my Chevelle, chasing ignition problems, and everything else in general with installing the LS1, the PCV system was about the last thing that I have done for some reason. With that in mind, I have been running this engine off and on for about 4 months without the pcv. Once I got the PCV up and running yesterday, I did notice quite a bit of moisture collected in the filler cap with the typical white film. I pulled the dip stick, and the oil is clear, but has a very slight trace of milk. Before everyone tells me that I have a head gasket issue, which is possible, could this be because I haven't driven this car yet and really gotten the engine up to operating temp? Maybe since the pcv was not working, each of my 5 min runs has built enough moisture into the oil that it is contaminated? Just some thoughts. If I could post pictures from my phone I would, but I don't believe I can. Thanks for any comments