is this anything to worry about?

[lovejoy]

hi everyone, went to check the filter on my clio today and found this inside the silicone tube from the airbox to the throttle body, is it anything to worry about? the panel filter on it is an aftermarket one, not too sure on the brand, is this just some of the oil from the filter? any help much ap reaciated.

 

[Fred@BTM]

normal

 

[cmcquitty]

From your oil breather pipe. Your inlet manifold will have remnants of it too.

 

[lovejoy]

Surely this can't be good though? Or am I being stupid?

 

[cmcquitty]

It's a necessity for the engine to behave in a normal manner.

Someone posted about it recently, and gave an informative reason behind it...

Edit:

In this thread: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?676804-oil-in-inlet&highlight=oil+in+inlet

if an engine was 100% air tight the thing wouldn't run, or would imploded, the gases generated from the pistons (non combustion side) going up and down need to vent somehow

 

[lovejoy]

brilliant mate, thanks!

 

[hayley182]

looks normal to me, mines the same also