im having a small issue with my fiesta rs turbo burning a small amount of oil. i have recently had my oil return plumbed into the sump as the standard oil return is rubbish. here is what i have replaced to try and solve this matter-

oil return now into the sump for better drainage (this is originally what i thought was causing it with the standard t2 return)
new standard breather
cleaned all existing breather hoses
had a step-gap seal put into the turbo (for exhaust)
replaced stem seals with genuine ford items
dry compression test @ 170psi over all 4 cylinders

i get a oil smell when i come to a stand still from driving, with a tiny tiny amount of smoke. when on idle i revv the car up and see some smoke but does not smell oily for some reason? more of fumes. the car has been off the road for a while now so im hoping it may need a good long drive.

please advise me on what else i may need to check - my car is on 47k, all standard engine wise and im the 3rd owner.

 

also using a ford 5w 40 oil.

 

 

can it drain right if its below the level,the return is there for a reason im sure as its needs to be above the oil level in the sump i would have thought,just an idea

 

exactly what im thinking, im going to do another sump but have the return higher up.

 

Thats a bit thin for the old CVH, you sure thats the correct grade of oil to use ?

Steve.

 

one we did was into the sump and it was about the same height as yours if not lower and we never had backing up issues with oil.