S40 V40: - Back again, oil leak issue. - Page 2

ITSv40 · Mar 26th, 2017, 17:31

The pipe you refer to is the main coolant pipe from the water pump, not sure which way it flows, but coolant, not oil inside.

You need to get the block cleaned up and then have another look.

theravenousbeast · Mar 26th, 2017, 18:06

Well thanks for the replies everyone. We'll try to get that mess cleaned up and go from there. I'll make sure to get some more pictures once that's done and hopefully we can diagnose from there.

pierremcalpine · Mar 26th, 2017, 22:28

Use a true engine degreaser product instead of brake cleaner or other. It's amazing how quickly that stuff dries everything out. Just apply and scrub a bit with A bristle brush and spray off with low pressure water hose. Make sure you wear eye and hand protection though. It is evil stuff. That and make sure you have a container to catch all the crap. You don't want that stufff sitting in your drive.

patrick264 · Mar 27th, 2017, 01:08

as usual I am amazed to read the friendly knowledgeable advice that forum members can offer . makes for delightful reading . hope you find the correct answer to your query.

theravenousbeast · Jun 14th, 2017, 11:35

Figured I'd post here since it's been some time and there doesn't seem to be any other leaks.

IIRC it ended up being a camshaft seal (kinda like this one here)and we had that replaced.

Backbone17 · Jul 17th, 2017, 01:00

My 2001 V40 1.9t is leaking oil from the variable value timing. Can i stop the leak without removing the whole thing and replacing the o-ring? which from my understanding is not necessary? I have checked the Positive crankshaft ventilation with the glove over the oil cap and it had inward suction. I removed all the housing and video taped the oil coming from the vvt. It is just a lot of work for a $5.19 o-ring? I paid a $1000 for the car for my 16 year old son, it runs good just leaves a trail of oil across town and a puddle in the driveway. We have to add 2 quarts every other fill up.

I have heard that you can add brake fluid to engine oil to make the gaskets swell up and stop a leak?
or add some really fine saw dust? anyone had any success with either of these methods?
if no cheap easy fix i have a wonderful white volvo for sale?

Mar 26th, 2017, 17:31	#11
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:50 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	The pipe you refer to is the main coolant pipe from the water pump, not sure which way it flows, but coolant, not oil inside. You need to get the block cleaned up and then have another look. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Mar 26th, 2017, 22:28	#13
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Use a true engine degreaser product instead of brake cleaner or other. It's amazing how quickly that stuff dries everything out. Just apply and scrub a bit with A bristle brush and spray off with low pressure water hose. Make sure you wear eye and hand protection though. It is evil stuff. That and make sure you have a container to catch all the crap. You don't want that stufff sitting in your drive. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Mar 27th, 2017, 01:08	#14
patrick264 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2018 08:04 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Edinburgh MK Northampton Rugby Coventry Glasgow	as usual I am amazed to read the friendly knowledgeable advice that forum members can offer . makes for delightful reading . hope you find the correct answer to your query. __________________ Volvo s40 2.0 cd petrol b4204s 1999 Last edited by patrick264; Mar 27th, 2017 at 01:10.

Jul 17th, 2017, 01:00	#16
Backbone17 New Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2017 02:30 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cape Girardeau	2001 v40 1.9t vvt oil leak My 2001 V40 1.9t is leaking oil from the variable value timing. Can i stop the leak without removing the whole thing and replacing the o-ring? which from my understanding is not necessary? I have checked the Positive crankshaft ventilation with the glove over the oil cap and it had inward suction. I removed all the housing and video taped the oil coming from the vvt. It is just a lot of work for a $5.19 o-ring? I paid a $1000 for the car for my 16 year old son, it runs good just leaves a trail of oil across town and a puddle in the driveway. We have to add 2 quarts every other fill up. I have heard that you can add brake fluid to engine oil to make the gaskets swell up and stop a leak? or add some really fine saw dust? anyone had any success with either of these methods? if no cheap easy fix i have a wonderful white volvo for sale?

Mar 26th, 2017, 18:06	#12
theravenousbeast New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2024 06:34 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Skopje	Well thanks for the replies everyone. We'll try to get that mess cleaned up and go from there. I'll make sure to get some more pictures once that's done and hopefully we can diagnose from there.

Jun 14th, 2017, 11:35	#15
theravenousbeast New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2024 06:34 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Skopje	Figured I'd post here since it's been some time and there doesn't seem to be any other leaks. IIRC it ended up being a camshaft seal (kinda like this one here)and we had that replaced.

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