Dip Stick Problem
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don't drive it any more until you have changed the crankcase breather filter or you WILL kill the engine.
the crankcase is pressurising because the filter is blocked, which is then forcing the dipstick up out of its tube and then you are getting oil being forced up the tube under pressure and all over the engine. once this has happened, the turbo is getting negligible oil and getting ready to fry.
from a main dealer, expect to pay no more than £30 for the filter, and takes about an hour to change if it's the first time you've done it and your not freelander savvy.
oh, and then you need to clean it up, and refill with oil to the correct level.
could also be a split intercooler hose, but unlikely to cause that much oil spillage. You would hear a sucking / hissing sound when accelerating if it was a split hose.
good luck
the crankcase is pressurising because the filter is blocked, which is then forcing the dipstick up out of its tube and then you are getting oil being forced up the tube under pressure and all over the engine. once this has happened, the turbo is getting negligible oil and getting ready to fry.
from a main dealer, expect to pay no more than £30 for the filter, and takes about an hour to change if it's the first time you've done it and your not freelander savvy.
oh, and then you need to clean it up, and refill with oil to the correct level.
could also be a split intercooler hose, but unlikely to cause that much oil spillage. You would hear a sucking / hissing sound when accelerating if it was a split hose.
good luck
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disco_mikey
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I have a spare breather filter for sale if interested. Will post it 1st class to you for £20. If you are interested, PM me
Mike
Mike
