Hey all just want to say hello! Heres a pic of my "new to me" 88 Defender 2.5TD.




Anyways. I'm new to this whole thing. Bought this on a total impulse lol.

My first question - the truck has had an issue with collecting oil in the air filter housing. I was told its minimal and could be from a number of factors. (clogged breather valve, or as serious as failed rings.).

It runs fine and doesn't blow smoke. I ordered a new breather valve and we will start with that. I've only driven if a little but I dont think its a ton of oil getting blown into the air filter housing.

Would it be bad to install a air/oil seperator between the intake and the breather valve? at least this way I can really see how much oil is being blown through.


Also - as a side note - the truck came with a 2.5L NA Diesel engine as well the previous owner had but now has no use for. According to him it runs fine. If anyone is interested in this let me know, its just taking up space in my garage and I wont be dropping it into my truck even if the TD I have is shot, comes with all accessories