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Hi! Basically my problem is i'm losing about a litre of oil every month. I have a 1.4 16v lupo S with 103k miles and k&n induction kit. I noticed when fitting the kit a few months ago that the crankcase breather pipe had disintegrated somewhat, the rubber had collapsed and the degraded, but not leaking. This morning while topping up the oil i noticed some mayo / sludge under the filler cap, I have not lost any coolant so I don't think it's the head gasket. So my question is do you think the cause of the oil loss/sludge is the collapsed breather pipe? If so what is the part number and can I change it easily myself? My engine code is AHW, cable throttle. thanks in advance!
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Hi guys, Have checked through previous posts to check for faults so was after some advice on my emissions problem and another problem I noticed in the water tank? MOT on car was fine bar the emissions which were miles out! 0.76% instead of 0.30% 299 instead of 200 1.06 instead of 1.03 (don't have sheet with me so think that's it) Idle passed but all others failed at roughly above. Car has had a new exhaust including CAT fitted 3 months ago. Always starts hot or cold, no smoke. Now also this morning the water light came on so checked the levels and noticed a load of sludge in the water tank tipped a little hot water in to make up to the level and light went out. The car never over heats always sits in the middle of the gauge. It doesn't lose any oil or water as when topped water up I only put about 100ml in? The car has been sat for 4 weeks whilst we were on holiday and only ever does a 3 mile run when used, this is the first time it's moved to go for MOT. Does it need a blast up the motorway? Had water pump done with cam belt about 18 months ago. Car is in garage at the mo after failure and they have cleaned spark plugs as were crusted and will clean the throttle bodies tomorrow but any info I can throw at them would be greatly appreciated!!!