1989 Honda Accord Oil in Air Filter

1989 HONDA ACCORD
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hi i have honda accord sei 1989 265,000 miles. recently i noticed oil is linking from oil pump side.i did repair both seals and start to drive.i find out after i stop car huge amount oil is linking from air filter.i did check it out air filter and it is bottom 1/3 had oil.i back trace it and it comes out from engine( breathing tube on top engine).i have noticed this problem before i replaced 2 seals camshaft and crankshaft .is failure oil pump will give that problem?i did check spark plugs and none has any oil in it?thank You ad happy holidays
Dec 27, 2006 at 3:59 AM
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Maybe the pcv system is restricted. This cause excessive pressure and will force other leaks. Pull the pcv hose and see if the pcv valve is working.

Hopefully not blow-by.
Dec 27, 2006 at 10:04 AM
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Check the PCV system for restriction. Pull the PCV hose and confirm the PCV valve is working. A restricted PCV can raise crankcase pressure and force oil out the breather into the air filter. Given the high mileage, also consider excessive blow-by if the PCV checks out.

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The owner of a 1989 Honda Accord with 265,000 miles reported oil leaking from the oil-pump side, then a large amount of oil in the air filter after camshaft and crankshaft seals were replaced. The oil was traced to the engine breather tube and had been noticed before the seal work; the spark plugs were dry. The expert suggested a restricted PCV system causing excess pressure and other leaks, and advised checking that the PCV valve works, while hoping it is not blow-by.

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