Hey.

 

I have some oil that is finely sprayed around an area underneath the top boost pipe. I have read several topics on here describing the same sort of thing but no pictures.

 

Symptoms:

- The oil is finely sprayed in the area, instead of what you might expect from a dripping leak. Could this be an indication that the oil is coming out under pressure?

- The top boost pipe is a little loose at the front connector and when I run my finger under the pipe at the connector it is all oily.

- Small amount of white mayo under the oil cap. This might be unrelated and is probably due to my 2 mile journeys that I do every day, the car never warms up. No other signs that there is a problem with the head.
 

Please have a look at the pics and tell me if you reckon the pipe could be to blame for the oil.

 

Cheers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You kinda answered your own question. Yes lol

That pipe looks destined to fail very shortly

Okay thanks lads.

I'm replacing the seals and clips for the upper and middle sections. Ordered from dealer today.

Less than £15 delivered.

 

If that doesn't help matters I'll get the pipework as well. Prices for the pipework are approx £30 for the rubber upper section, £40 for the plastic middle section and £30 again for the rubber lower section, not sure if I even need all 3 sections. I guess we'll see.

Your pipe will be opening up slightly under boost and pushing the oil vapours out at high pressure.

 

Mine was the same. Replacing the clips won't make a difference. Once the lugs are worn they stretch and never catch 100% right again.

 

I was loathed to pay stupid amounts for bits of pipe, so fixed them permanently with some self tapping screws.

They've been fixed for 2 years and haven't moved since.

 

 

+1 for self tappers

Had some guys look at it and they reassured me that there's nothing wrong here other than possibly some blow through like you guys have said.

Cheers