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Simple, more than likely it is more than the "flame trap/oil trap", probably the oil trap box below the intake manifold is plugged up, especially when synthetic oil is not used religiously, they are prone to get "caked up" over time with oil. This box can be removed and degreased or simply replaced if you'd rather, (access is a little though being under the intake manifold but do-able). The PCV Nipple on the intake manifold (the nipple that connects to the flame trap) also must be remove and cleaned thoroughly. All related hoses also need to be checked thoroughly and degreased, the o-ring also must be replaced for the oil trap box (it is basically a distributor o-ring. You'll probably have to pry off the old o-ring with a flat blade screwdriver being it has probably hardened. This is all very important to reduce blowby, in many cases simply replacing the flame trap/oil trap just doesn't cut it, especially if the oil trap box below and/or PCV nipple is plugged. Chances are they both are. You can spray inside these components carburetor cleaner or soak them in simple green and hot water, rinse then soak them repeatedly, also use a flatblade screwdriver to scrape the crud off. You can use a tiny pin to poke through the PCV Nipple on the intake manifold. I'd bet this will reduce your blowby significantly if not eliminate it. From there only after you are finsihed of course, I'd cover all electrical components (you can tie plastic bags around them), spray the engine compartment down generously with concentrated simple green then spray the engine down with a hose that has a pressure nozzle. Degrease as much as possible. Replace the oil cap seal also. Then monitor the oil leakage so you can see what seals may have been damaged by your excess blowby. Good Luck! Brandon
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