Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
Excessive crankcase pressure | * Blocked PCV valve. * Blocked crankcase vent oil separator. * Blocked PCV hose. | * CLEAN or INSTALL new PCV components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. * Worn or damaged engine components. |
Oil in the air intake system | * Restriction in the crankcase vent oil separator. | * CLEAN or INSTALL a new crankcase vent oil separator. REFER to: Crankcase Vent Oil Separator (303-08 Engine Emission Control - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), Removal and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation. |
* PCV valve permanently open. | * INSTALL a new PCV valve. TEST the system for normal operation. |
* Excessive crankcase pressure | * Worn or damaged engine components. |