Oil in engine bay area under top boost pipe (pics)

[Petardo]

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[fletch101]

You kinda answered your own question. Yes lol

[Guest BigJase88]

That pipe looks destined to fail very shortly

[Petardo]

Okay thanks lads.

[Petardo]

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.

[softscoop]

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.

 

 

[Guest BigJase88]

+1 for self tappers

[Petardo]

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