Oil deposit on air intake hose

[MudSurfer]

Not being the most mechanically minded, can anyone tell me what it means when I have old oil deposits / buildup on the join of the air intake hose and the manifold end of the turbo?

I noticed this while looking over the car the other day, and wondered if it was likely to cause me issues?

TIA

Andrew.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Thats normal, the oil is from the breather pipe that comes from the valve cover on top of the engine. Just give the tubes a wipe out every couple of months or so.
Or fit an oil catch can!

[MudSurfer]

Thanks Vince!

I'll clean it all up this weekend.

[NiftyNev]

I'll clean it all up this weekend.

If you got a litte time to spare remove both intakes and hoses from air cleaner to turbo and turbo to throttle housing, give em a spray with degreaser, wash off, dry and inspect for any damage such a cracks or dodgy clamps. Fairly simple job.

Nev

[MudSurfer]

Hi Nev

I'll do that in the morning - seems a good way to get out of having to go shopping...