Excessive Oil On Oil Filler Cap

**Markymark3189** · 01-16-2014 03:04 PM

Hi All,

2006 A4 Audi 2.0T FSI 2WD.

I know this thread has been used many times, but all I can find is ones blaming the PCV. I recently replaced that with a 034 motorsport catch can, draining the oil to the turbo oil pan.

I also have recently replaced the valve cover and valve cover gasket. My valve cover had turned to junk and had a loose panel, letting a large amount of oil in.

Problem: I noticed an excessive amount of oil around the oil cap and around the valve cover. It had drenched the bottom of it. I know you're not supposed to, but I opened the oil filler while running and it didn't falter at all at idle. No idea why? I hear it is supposed to.

It appears that whatever the problem is continues to ruin the valve cover gasket and leak into the spark well plugs, causing a bad smell.

Even weirder, the car runs great. Boost feels pretty good, but I'm thinking about hooking up a boost to get a reading.

Think it could be related to the Camshaft/HPFP/Cam follower issues?

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

Best,

Mark

**esandes** · 01-17-2014 11:45 AM

i'd consider getting the latest OEM PCV. the whole catch can thing is stupid and very unnecessary.

**Obsidian** · 01-17-2014 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by esandes

i'd consider getting the latest OEM PCV. the whole catch can thing is stupid and very unnecessary.

I hope this was mean't to be a joke... Canucks say the damndest things.

**Charles.waite** · 01-17-2014 12:13 PM

If how is your catch can routed? Vent to air?

Because it sounds like you basically have no PCV function. Is your idle rough?

**p0isin** · 01-17-2014 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by esandes

i'd consider getting the latest OEM PCV. the whole catch can thing is stupid and very unnecessary.

Just go away already.......

**Charles.waite** · 01-17-2014 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by p0isin

Just go away already.......

X2

**Markymark3189** · 01-18-2014 02:32 AM

The only outward outlet is running to the turbo drain to the oil pan. Otherwise, there are only two hoses going to the valve cover (three total). Is that an issue?

**Charles.waite** · 01-19-2014 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Markymark3189

The only outward outlet is running to the turbo drain to the oil pan. Otherwise, there are only two hoses going to the valve cover (three total). Is that an issue?

Could you snap a picture? easiest way to visualize what you have going on.

**rongeur** · 01-19-2014 11:24 AM

Cam follower issue is unlikely with the symptoms you describe.
Agree with issue lies in PCV system which is not adequately venting the crankcase.
Discontinue the drain to your oil pan and make sure your connections are correctly routed to the rear pcv for evacuation of crankcase pressure
Make sure you empty the can as necessary
I agree with above that a picture would help.

**Schweini** · 01-19-2014 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Obsidian

I hope this was mean't to be a joke... Canucks say the damndest things.

He's not the ambassador for Canada

**Markymark3189** · 01-19-2014 06:16 PM

Don't worry about the noise. Took care of that. But still a lot of pressure in the crankcase. Thanks guys!

**esandes** · 01-19-2014 07:17 PM

what does PCV stand for? take everyone else's advice. when that doesn't work, try my advice. i had the same issue, same with huge oil consumption. changed the PCV and voila.

**mec** · 01-19-2014 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by esandes

what does PCV stand for? take everyone else's advice. when that doesn't work, try my advice. i had the same issue, same with huge oil consumption. changed the PCV and voila.

Positive Crankcase Ventilation...Pillow biter ;)

**mcpcartier** · 01-19-2014 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Schweini

He's not the ambassador for Canada

x2

**mec** · 01-19-2014 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by p0isin

Just go away already.......

Does this guy remind you of Bosnian? I mean hes from canada, signed up just a few months ago, and always talks about himself like he is the king of all the gold!

Kinda reminds me of how Bosnian used to be...just like super strange insults thats you've never heard before and cocky in the way that puts off a vibe like he is Bosnian...

**Markymark3189** · 01-19-2014 08:29 PM

So where can I check on the rear PCV? And how do I go about venting the pressure correctly?

And if the catch can keeps doing this I may go back, but hopefully I can get help and figure it out.

**Charles.waite** · 01-19-2014 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by mec

Does this guy remind you of Bosnian? I mean hes from canada, signed up just a few months ago, and always talks about himself like he is the king of all the gold!

Kinda reminds me of how Bosnian used to be...just like super strange insults thats you've never heard before and cocky in the way that puts off a vibe like he is Bosnian...

Haha. His English is too good for Bosnian.

**eyesolution** · 01-19-2014 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Charles.waite

Haha. His English is too good for Bosnian.

It might be German stallion or is Bosnian the "German stallion" too?

**ducati** · 01-20-2014 05:47 AM

PCV that is the same issue I had...a bit of oil around the coil packs and oil cap,hard to remove oil cap when engine is running,code P0171.Sluggish start.......easy repair...

**p0isin** · 01-20-2014 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by mec

Does this guy remind you of Bosnian? I mean hes from canada, signed up just a few months ago, and always talks about himself like he is the king of all the gold!

Kinda reminds me of how Bosnian used to be...just like super strange insults thats you've never heard before and cocky in the way that puts off a vibe like he is Bosnian...

it's either him or the German creations guy.