Dear gods of diesel knowledge (not joking):

I have an 82 300td with 198,000 miles in very good condition. Last week had valves adjusted. Before a 250 mile trip I overfilled oil to above top notch then took the drive in which I occassionally floored it. Thought I smelled oil burning a couple of times. When I got home the dipstick had been blown away from the seal and oil had sprayed over engine, under car, and a mist of oil was all over the tailgate. Checked dipstick and it was down to halfway between the notches.

I have read some posts and am considering the dipstick seal (which looks pretty good), crankcase ventilation (will inspect tonight), etc. Since this trip my wife has driven it for a couple of days and the dipstick remains in place (she might not have floored it).

Any guidance?

Thanks in advance!
Paul Morgan Jr.