Oil at map sensor

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Oil at map sensor

Post by radiomarty » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:10 am

Changed the map sensor the other day and noticed a slight amount of oil around it ? Also when I changed the throttle body I noticed some oil around the flap so it appears there is a slight amount of oil getting into the plenium chamber (VVC) Is this a cause for concern ? - I have a K & N filter fitted could this be adding to the issue ? I take it the oil is being sucked back from the cam area ? Your thoughts appreciated regards Marty

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Re: Oil at map sensor

Post by talkingcars » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:45 am

Modern emissions control causes the pressure from the crank case to be drawn into the inlet so it can be burnt in the combustion chamber, as long as it is only a trace it should be ok.
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Re: Oil at map sensor

Post by robbie1003 » Sat Jun 07, 2014 2:21 pm

you will get some oil vapour in the intake because that is where the system vents in to, don't worry about it.

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Re: Oil at map sensor

Post by radiomarty » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:48 pm

Many thanks for the replies chaps

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