Help my Friends

Anubisxc70 · Jul 9th, 2020, 19:34

2004 XC70 D5 AWD.225k

Hello I need help my friends.
I have a oil leak and its the oil filter housing. I can see the oil under it.
My problem is i cant find any where the seals to replace.
Any ideas?
Many Thanks to you all

KEEP SAFE

Boomtown1 · Jul 9th, 2020, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Anubisxc70

2004 XC70 D5 AWD.225k

Hello I need help my friends.
I have a oil leak and its the oil filter housing. I can see the oil under it.
My problem is i cant find any where the seals to replace.
Any ideas?
Many Thanks to you all

KEEP SAFE

New oil filter housing needed I’d guess

reggit · Jul 10th, 2020, 07:47

There’s on o-ring seal in the oil filter housing which should be replaced when the filter is changed.

BlueRubber · Jul 10th, 2020, 15:22

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Originally Posted by reggit

There’s on o-ring seal in the oil filter housing which should be replaced when the filter is changed.

Also sometimes it can be fitted incorrectly which can cause oil leaks.

Missing Lincs · Jul 10th, 2020, 16:51

I've had the actual oil filter housing/mount fail. Can happen if the filter is put on too tightly or not threaded properly.

ASt85 · Jul 10th, 2020, 17:10

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Originally Posted by BlueRubber

Also sometimes it can be fitted incorrectly which can cause oil leaks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

I've had the actual oil filter housing/mount fail. Can happen if the filter is put on too tightly or not threaded properly.

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Originally Posted by reggit

There’s on o-ring seal in the oil filter housing which should be replaced when the filter is changed.

All of the above, but it if it has only just started leaking the most likely cause is the O ring - these often get crimped when a new filter is installed but don't leak straight away, IMHO as the oil gets older it leaks more easily through a damaged seal - easiest check is to allow the oil to settle in the sump, then a few hours later unscrew the filter, and replace it with a known make filter eg Volvo or Mann, which will come with a new O ring....make sure you oil the O ring and at least half to three quarter fill the filter oil canister with oil then hand tight plus a further quarter turn to form the seal - if you go beyond that point the seal gets crimp/crush damage and after a few months will start to leak.

oragex · Jul 10th, 2020, 20:32

This large rubber o-ring comes with most new oil filters. So it needs replaced with every filter. I was once too lazy to do it, and I can tell after 2 years the seal does start leaking. Do NOT try tightening the oil cup some more, it will get stuck.

Anubisxc70 · Jul 10th, 2020, 21:38

WOOW WOW
Please my friends wait a minute...
I ALWAYS changed the seal when i change my oil (i change my oil every 6000/8000 miles, with MANN filter. Like the fuel filter 2 times a year) i always put oil around the seal before close it. I always do hand tight.

I know its leaking under the oil filter housing. I can post photos
Around where the oil filter goes there is no oil leaking.

ASt85 · Jul 11th, 2020, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Anubisxc70

I know its leaking under the oil filter housing. I can post photos
Around where the oil filter goes there is no oil leaking.

Change the filter and seal and then torque the canister to no more than 25 Nm - if you go beyond that, which is actually quite easy to exceed by hand, you will damage the seal.

Anubisxc70 · Jul 11th, 2020, 21:55

My friends if it was the seal, we would find oil around the cover ..right??
There is none. the leak is in the junction between the oil filter housing and the engine block. It can only be the seal .....

Jul 9th, 2020, 19:34	#1
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	Help my Friends 2004 XC70 D5 AWD.225k Hello I need help my friends. I have a oil leak and its the oil filter housing. I can see the oil under it. My problem is i cant find any where the seals to replace. Any ideas? Many Thanks to you all KEEP SAFE

Jul 10th, 2020, 07:47	#3
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	There’s on o-ring seal in the oil filter housing which should be replaced when the filter is changed. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jul 10th, 2020, 20:32	#7
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	This large rubber o-ring comes with most new oil filters. So it needs replaced with every filter. I was once too lazy to do it, and I can tell after 2 years the seal does start leaking. Do NOT try tightening the oil cup some more, it will get stuck. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jul 10th, 2020, 16:51	#5
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	I've had the actual oil filter housing/mount fail. Can happen if the filter is put on too tightly or not threaded properly.

Jul 10th, 2020, 21:38	#8
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	WOOW WOW Please my friends wait a minute... I ALWAYS changed the seal when i change my oil (i change my oil every 6000/8000 miles, with MANN filter. Like the fuel filter 2 times a year) i always put oil around the seal before close it. I always do hand tight. I know its leaking under the oil filter housing. I can post photos Around where the oil filter goes there is no oil leaking.

Jul 11th, 2020, 21:55	#10
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	My friends if it was the seal, we would find oil around the cover ..right?? There is none. the leak is in the junction between the oil filter housing and the engine block. It can only be the seal .....

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