Black soot (?) in engine bay

[Simonf]

Gave the van's engine bay a bit of a clean last night and noticed some (what appeared to be) black soot spots, dry all over the engine bay. Had a blast out today and noticed the same this evening. Is this anything to worry about? Cheers

 

[Tofufi]

When was the fanbelt last changed?

Could it be disintegrating throwing black rubber particles about? I'd imagine that could look similar to soot

 

[Simonf]

Definitely not rubber bits, wiped off quite cleanly with a cloth - I be stumped! Cheers

 

[lard]

Hi,

Possibly leaking exhaust manifold joints? My first thought was also fan belt, I get this on mine (it's a new one and not overtightened) - it's like soot in as much as it's not oily - so those would be my two guesses!

 

[ozziedog]

I don`t think he means chunks of rubber, but more like a rubber dust or black talcum powder, a quick look at the belt for a comparison should give you an idea.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,, I got it too but mines damp :shock:

 

[Foz]

I get a fine black dust over my engine bay at times. Not quite sure what it is. As you say its not oily. ..or in fact rubbery. Wipes clean with a cloth.
Had no issues with engine so far (fingers crossed)
So possibly not to worry too much mate.


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