Oil in DV trumpet???

[bakester69]

Hi guys,
I opened the bonnet to check the oil today and although the level was fine, i noticed oil on the trumpet of my split r.
Just wondered if this was normal and if anyone else had this?
Cheers

 

[bakester69]

I take it that its not common then

 

[godber225r]

Perfectly normal dont worry yourself about it!

 

[bakester69]

cool. Thanks

 

[Nautilus]

Some oil vapor get carried from crankcase fumes and from leaks through the turbo shaft, when the DV blows air some oil droplets remain. However, they are not enough to lubricate the DV, so it has to be cleaned and oil-sprayed from time to time, at least my DV006 has

~Nautilus