Failed MOT - Oil Leak

rsymes2k · Oct 15th, 2021, 14:05

Hi All,

I think my core plug has let go, just been in for MOT, I know it was leaking a little oil but now appears to have gotten a lot worse!

Not sure whether to fix it or get rid of it at this point, xc90 173k miles on the clock, just failing on the oil leak...

Anyone know someone in Devon (Okehampton) who could sort at a reasonable price?

Rob

Familyman 90 · Oct 15th, 2021, 15:03

Ive been kind of waiting for this to happen to my 163 - its dodged every other 163 bullet so far, but for how long...?!

If your car is otherwise decent I'd be inclined to repair it. Where else would you be able to buy a good car for what the repair would cost?

Its a straightforward enough job. Any halfway competent garage should be able to do it in an afternoon - can your normal servicing garage not handle it?

Im fairly sure the replacement plug is metal rather than polymer like the original - perhaps one of the other chaps could conform that?

Tannaton · Oct 16th, 2021, 08:14

On the P2 XC90 the quickest method of repair is to remove the engine - either lift from above or drop the entire subframe.

Hence it's a good time to do the belts if they're near due and any seals...

rsymes2k · Oct 22nd, 2021, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

On the P2 XC90 the quickest method of repair is to remove the engine - either lift from above or drop the entire subframe.

Hence it's a good time to do the belts if they're near due and any seals...

So I had a cambelt change probably 3 years ago now, they left the waterpump as it was fine.

Do you think there's anything else they should do? Was thinking crankshaft seal at the same time?

Is it worth getting the torque convertor reconditioned?

Rob

Oct 15th, 2021, 14:05	#1
rsymes2k Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2024 16:32 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Devon	Failed MOT - Oil Leak Hi All, I think my core plug has let go, just been in for MOT, I know it was leaking a little oil but now appears to have gotten a lot worse! Not sure whether to fix it or get rid of it at this point, xc90 173k miles on the clock, just failing on the oil leak... Anyone know someone in Devon (Okehampton) who could sort at a reasonable price? Rob

Oct 15th, 2021, 15:03	#2
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Ive been kind of waiting for this to happen to my 163 - its dodged every other 163 bullet so far, but for how long...?! If your car is otherwise decent I'd be inclined to repair it. Where else would you be able to buy a good car for what the repair would cost? Its a straightforward enough job. Any halfway competent garage should be able to do it in an afternoon - can your normal servicing garage not handle it? Im fairly sure the replacement plug is metal rather than polymer like the original - perhaps one of the other chaps could conform that? __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Oct 16th, 2021, 08:14	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	On the P2 XC90 the quickest method of repair is to remove the engine - either lift from above or drop the entire subframe. Hence it's a good time to do the belts if they're near due and any seals... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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