D2 Oily Soot

**Franz** · 2nd November 2010, 03:01 PM

G'day All,

Can anyone point me in the direction of where this oily soot comes from?

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Franz

**robbotd5** · 2nd November 2010, 03:15 PM

Looks like the cam seal cover (that large plastic grommet you can see on front of head) Pull it out, clean and refit with sealant.
Regards
Robbo

**Fluids** · 2nd November 2010, 03:30 PM

I'd say a slow weep on the camshaft plug. The fan spreads the oil which picks up all the dirt & dust .... a slow process.

**Fluids** · 2nd November 2010, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by robbotd5

Looks like the cam seal cover (that large plastic grommet you can see on front of head) Pull it out, clean and refit with sealant.
Regards
Robbo

Better yet, just replace the o-ring.

TD5 CAM PLUG FIX!

**Franz** · 3rd November 2010, 09:28 AM

Thanks guys.

Sealant applied, soot cleaned away - happy chappy again and glad it was a simple fix (wish they were all like that.

Cheers,

Franz

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