Technical Ducato 2.3 Multi-jet 130 (F1AE0481N) 2007 - Soot deposits on cly head cover

[fbxl5]

Hi,

I recently noticed some soot / carbon deposits on the cylinder head cover of my Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multi-jet 130 (F1AE0481N) 2007. In hot weather (30C+), it has an odd problem where it fails to start until it rest / cools. Other than that it runs fine and once it is going, it keeps going.

Initially, I thought if might be an injector leak , but it looks more like it is around a breather pipe instead (see picture).

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about if it is related to the odd starting problem.

 

[cyb0r]

This is crankcase vent pipe
Its expanding when hot. Put a jubilee clip etc on it or tighten.
Note these are also prone to cracking leaking.

 

[Communicator]

This is crankcase vent pipe
Its expanding when hot. Put a jubilee clip etc on it or tighten.
Note these are also prone to cracking leaking.

Jubilee style clip appears to be in situ, so just tighten. I prefer using a 7mm 1/4" drive socket to tighten. Less likely to slip off, with the possibility of causing damage.