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[Rockhampton]

ref davethedivers post about removing the filler neck to stop all of this, anyone know who posted it as i would like to do this to mine if its safe. just concerned if you do still get it, this would then go straight into the oil

Here it is.. towards the end 
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1249377404/6#6

[Andy H]

ref davethedivers post about removing the filler neck to stop all of this, anyone know who posted it as i would like to do this to mine if its safe. just concerned if you do still get it, this would then go straight into the oil

Perfectly safe, the mayonnaise is a frothy mix of oil, water and air bubbles that formed when the oily vapour from the crankcase condensed in the cool filler neck.

If the filler neck isn't there then there won't be a cool space for the mayonnaise to form (but it does make it more awkward to add oil when needed)

[T-rev]

thanks guys. i would like help understanding once & for all how to check my breather system though. i have read a few on here but nothing concrete and i dont want to strip things down un-necassarily. daz did do my cam cover gaskets a few weeks ago and said the breathers were clear, but thats when he had the covers off. didnt touch the breather box i have read about at the back to my knowledge..... :-/

[pedroMV6]

Condensation can cause mayo to build up in the filler neck, it's nothing to worry about. If your HG had gone, it would start to overheat, you would be able to see oil in the coolant header tank.
Anythings possible, but from your description I'd doubt very much the HG has gone.

Spot-on Josh.

Because the oil filler sits proud of the engine, it condensates easily - probably when the engine has been run and switched off. The air around it will cool quicker than the air inside it, hence the mayo.

[jonnycool]

Get a 'trade card', 20 litres for 15 of 10/40 semi, total £32 from your 'friendly Vauxhall' dealer

regards
richard a

How much is it otherwise? I haven't got my trade card yet 

[pedroMV6]

About £25 for 5 litres.

**DON'T TELL EVERYONE**Alternatively, get to know a technician at your local VX stealer - it can be got for about 75P per litre...........you'll need your own can though!
**SERIOUSLY!**

[Marks DTM Calib]

About £25 for 5 litres.

**DON'T TELL EVERYONE**Alternatively, get to know a technician at your local VX stealer - it can be got for about 75P per litre...........you'll need your own can though!
**SERIOUSLY!**

Yes but that wont be the Vx oil, it will be some other cheap stuff they buy in bulk and use on the auto dispense setup in the garage.....it might even be Castrol ( [smiley=shocked.gif])

[pedroMV6]

About £25 for 5 litres.

**DON'T TELL EVERYONE**Alternatively, get to know a technician at your local VX stealer - it can be got for about 75P per litre...........you'll need your own can though!
**SERIOUSLY!**

Yes but that wont be the Vx oil, it will be some other cheap stuff they buy in bulk and use on the auto dispense setup in the garage.....it might even be Castrol ( [smiley=shocked.gif])

True, that's very possible - but I know what I get is the right stuff!