When I was replacing the plugs on my 1996 850R wagon the other day I noticed quite a bit of engine oil on top of the head. I first thought that perhaps the oil was leaking out from under the oil fill cap but eliminated that as the source. Any ideas regarding the source of this oil and how to stop it? Thanks.
Source Of Oil On Top Of Head?
Started by jonwalton, Feb 22 2005 05:25 AM
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 06:11 AM
is it old oil ?? the only thing i could think of up top is the cap seal is bad
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 07:04 AM
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I first thought that perhaps the oil was leaking out from under the oil fill cap but eliminated that as the source
How do know that for sure? Is the oil cap gasket brand new? Is your PCV system squeeky clean. If you are sure that oil is not from the oil cap it could be the PCV pipe that come out of the cylinder head, although that is highly unlikely.
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 08:16 AM
QUOTE(Kashif @ Feb 22 2005, 09:04 AM)
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I first thought that perhaps the oil was leaking out from under the oil fill cap but eliminated that as the source
How do know that for sure? Is the oil cap gasket brand new? Is your PCV system squeeky clean. If you are sure that oil is not from the oil cap it could be the PCV pipe that come out of the cylinder head, although that is highly unlikely.
On my S40 T4 I had oil on the head. Turned out it was the dipstick sealing ring. Not sure if your cars have the dipstick in a similar position?
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 08:42 AM
Sounds like that cap to me. Check the cap gasket.
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Black '01 S60 T5 GT
Volvo sport suspension
EST intake kit
EBC Greenstuff up front
On order: TME springs, VMS poly bushing
Plans:
3" Downpipe, 2.5" Ferrita Exhaust
BSR PPC
EST SAM grill
Silverstars hi/lo and fogs - LOOK MA, NO HIDZZZ!!!
'95 White 850 N/A ipd springs 17" TSW 5 spoke (totalled, not by me though)
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 08:53 PM
QUOTE(T501 @ Feb 22 2005, 02:42 AM)
Sounds like that cap to me. Check the cap gasket.
Or maybe you spilled some last time you changed the oil
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 10:18 PM
It is usually a bad seal in the oil filler cap.
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 10:20 PM
QUOTE(Volvospeed Admin @ Feb 22 2005, 04:53 PM)
Or maybe you spilled some last time you changed the oil
Second that idea...it is possible to have it leaking from a slightly loose bolt though....
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