S40 V40: 2001 V40 1.9 T, oil leak from oring of vvt

[Backbone17]

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?