Camshaft end cap seal

Rivixter · Feb 21st, 2023, 14:53

Hi,

Its been noted on my Volvo health check that there is a leak from the Camshaft end cap seal. Volvo want £1000 to replace it, could anyone advise me further what it is exactly, how urgently I need to get it replaced?

Its a 2014 V60 D4 Geartronic.

Thanks

GrahamBrown1 · Feb 21st, 2023, 22:24

Is this the 4 cylinder engine or the 5? Fairly common for leaks on the 4 cylinder. Usually what happens is the camshaft seal leaks and causing contamination of the timing belt ect. So the costly repair is for removing the camshaft sprocket and replacing the seal along with carrying out the timing belt service.

As for urgency, oil does degrade the belt but i would just pop the cover off and have a look for yourself. If it’s swimming in oil then yeah you going to need to sort it but if it’s just mildly damp then perhaps it’s not as urgent but does want sorting out. A 2014 car will be coming up needing a timing belt service anyhow so a good idea to get the lot done at once.

Rivixter · Feb 22nd, 2023, 11:27

Its the 4 Cylinder engine, apparently its the other side of the engine to the timing belt so I don't need to worry about oil getting on the belt. They have to replace a lot of one time use fuel pipes apparently.

Rivixter · Feb 22nd, 2023, 17:30

Although looking on VIDA, I agree with what you are saying. I think I am getting some confusion about what the actual issue is from Volvo. I will speak to them again tomorrow about it.

Rivixter · Feb 22nd, 2023, 17:39

"Oil leak from cam end cap seal" Is what it says on my report.

Mascher · Jun 8th, 2023, 18:40

How did you get on with this? I have a leak on mine and it's been suggested that it's the camshaft end seal caps.

Was hoping it wouldn't be such an expensive fix

gvmnt · Jul 12th, 2023, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Mascher

How did you get on with this? I have a leak on mine and it's been suggested that it's the camshaft end seal caps.

Was hoping it wouldn't be such an expensive fix

i would be curious to know as well

Feb 21st, 2023, 14:53	#1
Rivixter New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 09:26 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Norfolk	Camshaft end cap seal Hi, Its been noted on my Volvo health check that there is a leak from the Camshaft end cap seal. Volvo want £1000 to replace it, could anyone advise me further what it is exactly, how urgently I need to get it replaced? Its a 2014 V60 D4 Geartronic. Thanks

Feb 21st, 2023, 22:24	#2
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 20:48 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	Is this the 4 cylinder engine or the 5? Fairly common for leaks on the 4 cylinder. Usually what happens is the camshaft seal leaks and causing contamination of the timing belt ect. So the costly repair is for removing the camshaft sprocket and replacing the seal along with carrying out the timing belt service. As for urgency, oil does degrade the belt but i would just pop the cover off and have a look for yourself. If it’s swimming in oil then yeah you going to need to sort it but if it’s just mildly damp then perhaps it’s not as urgent but does want sorting out. A 2014 car will be coming up needing a timing belt service anyhow so a good idea to get the lot done at once. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Feb 22nd, 2023, 11:27	#3
Rivixter New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 09:26 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Norfolk	Its the 4 Cylinder engine, apparently its the other side of the engine to the timing belt so I don't need to worry about oil getting on the belt. They have to replace a lot of one time use fuel pipes apparently.

Feb 22nd, 2023, 17:30	#4
Rivixter New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 09:26 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Norfolk	Although looking on VIDA, I agree with what you are saying. I think I am getting some confusion about what the actual issue is from Volvo. I will speak to them again tomorrow about it.

Feb 22nd, 2023, 17:39	#5
Rivixter New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 09:26 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Norfolk	"Oil leak from cam end cap seal" Is what it says on my report.

Jun 8th, 2023, 18:40	#6
Mascher New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 18:31 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Dublin	How did you get on with this? I have a leak on mine and it's been suggested that it's the camshaft end seal caps. Was hoping it wouldn't be such an expensive fix

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