Ignorance is Dangerous (From: Critical Engine Failure)

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx>]

A gearhead friend of mine called and asked how the DeLorean was 
coming. I told him I blew headgaskets and a crank seal. He 
recommended that I check the PCV valve. Right. We know of course, 
that the PRV-6 doesn't use one as such.

Brother Maynard, please quote from the Book of De Lorean won't you?

Section D, Chapter 06:03 verses 4 a and b:

...and the Lord spake, saying "a plugged orifice in the cold start 
valve air tube or plugged hose that connects the oil fill cap to the 
air tube would cause excessive pressure build up withing the 
crankcase resulting in possible oil seal and/or gasket damage. Thou 
shalt not allow the oil fill cap to get clogged or plug it or the 
cold start valve air tube Lest thy blow thine engine to tiny bits".

I did not understand this at the time, and while searching for vacuum 
leaks found that the oil fill cap was not connected to the cold start 
tube. I was tired and had a brain cramp thinking this could be the 
source of a vacuum leak and PLUGGED IT. So I blew my own engine up. I 
think. I was wondering WHY the crank seal would blow along with the 
head gasket.

If anyone reading this has a different reason for why these things 
blew out and that I may not have been responsible drop me a line. 

Thanks,

Rich 
#5335 -MD