Brown Gunk in Oil Filler Pipe

[ginge1964]

Hi,

I get brown gunk on the oil filler cap and in the oil filler pipe on my 2005 3.2V6 GSi. I am sure this isn't the head gasket (certainly hope not) as it has been like it for a while and drives fine. Any ideas why and how to cure it?

[Signum-Steve]

Its normal, I removed the plastic extension that the cap fits onto. then put the cap straight onto the engine. Problem solved

[Das]

or just clean it out every now and again, the tube looks much better in place. Its due to the oil vapours holding against the cooler pipe and solidifying.

[STICKY3.2]

It's normal, just a bit of condensation

[Johnsdutton]

As said just clean it regularly, or remove it.

[ginge1964]

Thanks all, didn't think it was the head gasket but nice to have it confirmed, panic over!! :-)

[bladeage1]

Condensation from doing commutes or start stop short runs.