2.0 TFSI Seat Leon FR 2007 Engine problems?

[Memme112]

(I have read the rules and I hope I'm writing in the right place now! )

I know this subject has been up before but I have read several threads with only dead ends...

So my problem is first that I have some white sticky mess under the oil cap... Met one mechanic who said "OMG this is serious man, maybe your head gasket has failed" so I hurried to SEAT were they said "No this is pretty normal, nothing to be afraid of..." is it so?

Second. When i start the engine much of the time it coughing for like 2-3 second and then starts, nothing else indicate that something is wrong but I hate the sound! And sometimes it has start coughing for like 10 seconds before it starts... Not so fun! It's worst when it's dewy outside and about +5 - -5 *c. I asked if the ignition coils had been changed and they had!
Does someone have a good idea what it can be or if this is normal?

(Sry for my bad english)

 

[toot]

The first "problem" is due to short rides and condensation built up in the engine. Wipe the "mayo" off the cap and take it for a good run and it will disappear. This is more a feature than fault.

Second. I recognize the problem from my old FR, but mine always came when I where low on fule. Ones I filled her up it disappeared.

 

[andypower]

yeah i had this when i was filling up with normal octane fuel. after a few tank fulls of shell v power it was alright

 

[sk4tec]

The first "problem" is due to short rides and condensation built up in the engine. Wipe the "mayo" off the cap and take it for a good run and it will disappear. This is more a feature than fault.

Second. I recognize the problem from my old FR, but mine always came when I where low on fule. Ones I filled her up it disappeared.

+1 on mine had it mainly in the cold winter we had. Yes, it can indicate a blown head gaskget, but can also be the engine not warming up fully.

 

[Memme112]

Okey maybe I just leave it for now and when it breaks in thousand pieces I go and pay at the shop I want to do a lot with it by all seems to cost money.... -.-

 

[Aok82]

Hello mate.
I have the similar features, so I think not to worry too much.
It kind of struggles when starting but always starts at first attempt. So the starting is a bit rough.
I also have a small amounts of "mayo" on the cap, but I also think thats due to water condensating.
Specially here in Finland where the temps at winter vary a lot so Don´t worry about that either.
If your head casket would be blown there would be a loss of engine coolant also and other symptoms.
i think every car I´ve had has got some "mayo" always at the cap at some point.

 

[Memme112]

And I live in Sweden soo...... I will see now if it gets any better in the summer when it's "warm" outside!

 

[POPOV]

Give it a good blast around the city and it should get better. Sommaren är jo här äntligen