[V8] V8 Crankcase Ventilation and Exit Strategy

[bw at UDel.Edu]

I "remember" there is a rear head-to-block breather hose that I last changed 10 
years ago, due to its awkward position against the firewall. I have been ignoring 
it, even when engine oil is burning directly below on the muffler cross over. 
Maybe, the rubber disintegrated long ago? Are they still available?

I have a possible oil cooler problem, losing water with some oil contamination, 
dripping between the rad and cooler(any thoughts?), so I found an easy to 
understand online manual for a similar engine~ http://www.s4-
mtm.com/images/RS4V8-StudyGuide.pdf , with graphics.

"In the more highly stressed high-revving V8 engine", "the focal point of 
development was on significant reduction of the oil flow rate. As a result, the oil 
remains in the sump longer and is better able to de-aerate.the oil is cooled by 
an oil-water heat exchanger." 

"Our" exit strategy might be to send these cars to Cuba, where they would be 
treated as Kings and master restorers would find a way to fashion all the 
necessary parts from now on...