Ghanged the oil & filter today and I noticed black oil stains around EGR pipe. Only small amounts but why is it happening? Performance & sound of engine is normal. I think!!

Edited 19 September, 201015 yr by Fabla

At the back of the engine?

If so yes its pretty common, there is actually a small hole under the diapragm of the EGR valve that lets a little out.

At the back of the engine?

If so yes its pretty common, there is actually a small hole under the diapragm of the EGR valve that lets a little out.

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At the back of the engine?

If so yes its pretty common, there is actually a small hole under the diapragm of the EGR valve that lets a little out.

Thanks!! I can stop sh!tt!ng myself now!

If so yes its pretty common, there is actually a small hole under the diapragm of the EGR valve that lets a little out.

I stripped off my EGR, cleaned it out with Carb cleaner... spent an afternoon on it.. and about 1 week later the gunk was spraying out of the hole again. :wonder:

Phil.