996 3.6 Mayo in cap a big problem?

[geoffphead]

Hi guys first step in buying a 996 C:4 seen a very nice one but Mayo milky crap in oil filler cap, the car hasn't been used much over winter and has only done 1000 miles since Dec . Owner says no loss of coolant and car was serviced 2000 miles ago.
Is this just vapour build up or a first tell tale head gasket failure, car is 90k 2002 3.6 C4
What do you guys reckon ?

[Trev450]

Generally nothing to worry about. If you do a search on here you will find it is well documented. Wipe it off and go for a good, long blast.

[Huskyman]

I came across this on a 10 month old Boxster S, and that was due to the fact that it was only just coming up to temperature due to a short drive. Ask the owner of the prospective purchase if you can take it for a test drive of around 30 minutes, offer to pay for the fuel and make it clear that you are a serious buyer, and then after the drive if the mayo has cleared from under the oil filler cap then chances are it is nothing to worry about.
One thing that I cannot recommend highly enough is to have a pre-purchase inspection done before buying the car. When selling a car I have had no problems with it providing the potential purchaser was paying for it. I am not aware how much a PPI is these days, but it could save you £££££ in the long run.
Good luck with the purchase!

[fot0]

More likely lack of use. As mentioned, if you like the car then get an inspection, also worth calling last garage in service book to get their opinion.

[geoffphead]

thanks chaps , it was lack of use and getting up to temp. Garage checked all ok
I am picking her up later, first Porsche .looking forward to getting to know her.

[Trev450]

Congrats. Enjoy it.

[LordHaveMurci]

Erm, you should know the rules, pictures required!

Enjoy

[geoffphead]

I know but I haven't picked her up yet!

[Fl0pp3r]

Glad it checked out - well done on getting it inspected before purchasing, sound move.

Enjoy your first bit of Pork!!

[geoffphead]

Here she is

[LordHaveMurci]

Perfect colour, perfect wheels, just a shame about the roof!!

[monthefish]

LordHaveMurci said:

Perfect colour, perfect wheels, just a shame about the roof!!

It was good enough for Kevin Bacon/Hollow Man...

[geoffphead]

Roof now off

[LotusAlfaV6bloke]

Looks really great, what bargains they are. I have those wheels, they are amazing but when it comes to washing the car... they had another 45 mins easily!

The mayo in the cap is not an issue if the coolant level never budges. My previous BMW and my 996 do this frequently.

I am with cmoose though, only takes a second for a seller to wipe it off!