Oil seeps out of sensor - covers Turbo intake pipe

[voodoocat]

Hello,

I find that the Driver's side air intake pipe, after turbo, has a coating of oil and attracted dirt. I have a normal oil consumption for this car, maybe 1qt every 1000 miles.

I also found that there is a minor oil seep from the sensor covered under the black plastic cover. Oil trails from this cover down to the mentioned intake pipe.

Maybe the seal for the sensor is leaking, or the sensor itself has a leak. What does the sensor do, and should I be concerned? Car runs fine.

Thank you

[larojas]

Hi. I have the same problem. Anyone knows what the sensor is and how serious the problem could be?

Thanks.

[wvicary]

Actuator for camshaft timing.