White Sludge in Oil Filler Cap

VeeRS · 29-01-2005, 21:44

Have had my Fabia vRS only 4 days and covered just 100 miles so far. Was looking under the bonnet today and took the oil filler cap off and noticed some white sludge in there. Alarm bells started ringing as I'm thinking the head gasket has already gone (no coolant loss though and the car seems to drive ok). It has been driven carefully as I'm running it in so I'm hoping it's just a bit of condensation down to the time of the year, new engine, short journeys etc.
Anyone out there who can throw any light onto this or preferably put my mind at ease?

Lummox · 29-01-2005, 21:46

I'd say its got to be condensation.

Might well be from where the car has been moved about starting and stopping prior to delivery.

gingerVrs · 29-01-2005, 22:04

I would have to agree with ross, head gasket should be alright, bt if in doubt.... get to the dealer :-)

**robmawer** · 29-01-2005, 22:08

Get to use my picture again...

Does it look like this:

If so, it seems to be a fairly common amount on most VAG cars!
I'd be more worried if you had "mayonnaise" on the dipstick...

Rob.

Smifffy 3 f's · 29-01-2005, 23:18

don't worry m8 because my step son (3 fs jnr) just told me vat all vag vehicles have this sort of problem.

29-01-2005, 21:44	#1
VeeRS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	White Sludge in Oil Filler Cap Have had my Fabia vRS only 4 days and covered just 100 miles so far. Was looking under the bonnet today and took the oil filler cap off and noticed some white sludge in there. Alarm bells started ringing as I'm thinking the head gasket has already gone (no coolant loss though and the car seems to drive ok). It has been driven carefully as I'm running it in so I'm hoping it's just a bit of condensation down to the time of the year, new engine, short journeys etc. Anyone out there who can throw any light onto this or preferably put my mind at ease?

29-01-2005, 21:46	#2
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,276 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 734 Times in 616 Posts	I'd say its got to be condensation. Might well be from where the car has been moved about starting and stopping prior to delivery. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk

29-01-2005, 22:04	#3
gingerVrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: newcastle Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would have to agree with ross, head gasket should be alright, bt if in doubt.... get to the dealer :-) __________________ "I am not bothered about the smoke that comes out the back of my car" I'm not behind it

29-01-2005, 22:08	#4
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,478 Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	Get to use my picture again... Does it look like this: If so, it seems to be a fairly common amount on most VAG cars! I'd be more worried if you had "mayonnaise" on the dipstick... Rob. __________________

29-01-2005, 23:18	#5
Smifffy 3 f's Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lancashire Posts: 572 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	don't worry m8 because my step son (3 fs jnr) just told me vat all vag vehicles have this sort of problem. __________________ AL. I'm not bald, I've just got low-maintenance hair.