Hi Guys I looked at a FL2 today 2007 XS with 74000. Drove ok but I'm no mechanic but on inspection under the bonnet at the back of the engine looks like turbo breather pipes there was oil over the metal bracket. The plastic cover stopped me investigating any further. My question is what is the cause likely to be and should I let it put me of buying please.

The breather pipes harden with age, and shrink slightly too, This allows the silly disposable clips lose clamping ability, and allow the oil in the breather pipe to creep past. The fix is remove the original clips, and replace with decent worm drive clips, problem solved. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
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Thanks for that explanation Nodge much appreciated. Nothing to worry about then maybe I should buy it then and become a proud owner?

74k miles at 13 years old; gotta be worth a punt.

Richmac wrote:

Thanks for that explanation Nodge much appreciated. Nothing to worry about then maybe I should buy it then and become a proud owner?