david sidote wrote:
> 
>  could anyone please tell what this green foam is in my engine? I have a 78
> TII with a 2.0L FI. My bus runs great and has good power, but I noticed
> the  last time that I checked my oil that there was this green, slimy foam
> on the oil filler cap and in the oil breather. I have an moderate oil leak
> from the starter if that helps. Also is there any way to tell if you have a
> collapsed lifter (hyd) ? I have this very light, erratic qlick sound, that
> almost sounds like tapping, but it disappears past idle. Any insight would
> be geatly appreciated. Thanks.
> 
> Regards,
>  Dave
> sidote@mbcl.rutgers.edu

I'd also be interested in any replies to this since I just recently noticed this 
foam on my oil filler neck and cap.  I have no oil leaks that I can see.  So 
please reply to the list or if I've already missed some could you (david) please 
forward them.

Thanx
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