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[medsey]

when i turn the front screen blower on when the car has warmed up i can smell oil/tar , i then noticed under where i park the car a small patch of water/oil that had a beige colour . when i checked the oil dip stick i looks ok as well as the coolant level.on checking the oil cap there is what looks like beige sludge.the car appears to drive ok although i have not driven far as i only bought it in november .
please advise me on what to do and probable cost if a good garage looks at it
thanks mike

[tunnie]

I'd check the cam covers for any leaks 

[Impact Pete]

when i turn the front screen blower on when the car has warmed up i can smell oil/tar , i then noticed under where i park the car a small patch of water/oil that had a beige colour . when i checked the oil dip stick i looks ok as well as the coolant level.on checking the oil cap there is what looks like beige sludge.the car appears to drive ok although i have not driven far as i only bought it in november .
please advise me on what to do and probable cost if a good garage looks at it
thanks mike

I have the same mine is just an oil leak from cam covers but the oil I think is emulsifing? when it hit the cold frozen ground, had same colour as you during the last week, but back to black now!

[medsey]

thanks for the quick response, if it is the cam cover what kind of cost am i looking at paying out , using a reliable garage
cheers mike

[tunnie]

thanks for the quick response, if it is the cam cover what kind of cost am i looking at paying out , using a reliable garage
cheers mike

Might be worth updating your profile with your location, some members here offer mobile mechanics 

[dbr]

if it is the cam cover oil seals. you need the seals, a tube of the sealant ~(vx stuff) more time and  tools than difficult. take care not to overtighten as the covers are plastic.

[M4DMATT]

My dad had this when he owned mine, the oil cooler had cracked apparantly and was leaking a tiny bit of oil and water, im no expert but maybe a possibility?  :-?