C70 S70 V70: - Rear Crank Shaft seal oil leak

BiggsyV70R · Aug 20th, 2021, 18:11

Hi, I've got a 1998 V70R that has a smallish oil leak. A local garage has looked at it narrowed it down to the rear crank shaft seal and possibly the upper sump seal too, they have said that it could be 2 1/2 to 3 days to fix, as its not a car they are used to working on, can anyone recommend a Volvo Specialist in West Yorks please?

Pupbelly · Aug 20th, 2021, 21:54

Rolling Thunder who posts a lot on here may be able to advise. He’s a Yorkshire bloke

Luxobarge · Aug 20th, 2021, 22:32

Often it's a blocked PCV system that causes this seal to go, so unless you're totally confident yours is OK, it's probably worth doing that at the same time, otherwise it may let go again......

DaveNP · Aug 21st, 2021, 12:05

+1 to Luxobarge's comment, I'm pretty sure the PCV system was what did for mine and it loses a lot less oil now that I've done the PCV.

BiggsyV70R · Aug 21st, 2021, 12:30

thanks all, I did the glove test about 2000 miles ago and it was sucking in, I've requested a spot at the Clive Brook Heritage day in Huddersfield on 18th September, hoping for a good health check and further technical advise

280E · Aug 22nd, 2021, 11:00

I visited Evolve Motoring Services near Doncaster a few weeks ago. The owner, Rob, is a nice guy who has a wealth of experience in our 'oldies'.

Perhaps a bit of a trek from Leeds??

RollingThunder · Aug 22nd, 2021, 11:20

Try Drydals in York https://www.dyrdalsgarageyork.co.uk/ - they have an excellent reputation and would be my first point of contact for something I couldn't fix myself.

Good luck!

BiggsyV70R · Aug 22nd, 2021, 16:34

Thanks Rolling Thunder

BiggsyV70R · Aug 24th, 2021, 11:38

Would anyone recommend trying a stop leak in the meantime, I have read about RISLONE Rear Main Seal Repair, 500ml? I am now booked into the Clive Brooks Heritage day for advise https://www.clivebrook.co.uk/volvo-o...ears-and-over/

Aug 20th, 2021, 18:11	#1
BiggsyV70R New Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 14:19 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Leeds	Rear Crank Shaft seal oil leak Hi, I've got a 1998 V70R that has a smallish oil leak. A local garage has looked at it narrowed it down to the rear crank shaft seal and possibly the upper sump seal too, they have said that it could be 2 1/2 to 3 days to fix, as its not a car they are used to working on, can anyone recommend a Volvo Specialist in West Yorks please?

Aug 20th, 2021, 22:32	#3
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 09:37 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Often it's a blocked PCV system that causes this seal to go, so unless you're totally confident yours is OK, it's probably worth doing that at the same time, otherwise it may let go again...... __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Aug 21st, 2021, 12:05	#4
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:02 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	+1 to Luxobarge's comment, I'm pretty sure the PCV system was what did for mine and it loses a lot less oil now that I've done the PCV. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Aug 22nd, 2021, 11:00	#6
280E Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 19:42 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Lincs	I visited Evolve Motoring Services near Doncaster a few weeks ago. The owner, Rob, is a nice guy who has a wealth of experience in our 'oldies'. Perhaps a bit of a trek from Leeds?? __________________ C70 T5 Coupe Auto 2000 MY Venetian Red

Aug 22nd, 2021, 11:20	#7
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Try Drydals in York https://www.dyrdalsgarageyork.co.uk/ - they have an excellent reputation and would be my first point of contact for something I couldn't fix myself. Good luck! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Aug 20th, 2021, 21:54	#2
Pupbelly Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Maidstone, Kent (But Yorkshire born & bred)	Rolling Thunder who posts a lot on here may be able to advise. He’s a Yorkshire bloke

Aug 21st, 2021, 12:30	#5
BiggsyV70R New Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 14:19 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Leeds	thanks all, I did the glove test about 2000 miles ago and it was sucking in, I've requested a spot at the Clive Brook Heritage day in Huddersfield on 18th September, hoping for a good health check and further technical advise

Aug 22nd, 2021, 16:34	#8
BiggsyV70R New Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 14:19 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Leeds	Thanks Rolling Thunder

Aug 24th, 2021, 11:38	#9
BiggsyV70R New Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 14:19 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Leeds	Would anyone recommend trying a stop leak in the meantime, I have read about RISLONE Rear Main Seal Repair, 500ml? I am now booked into the Clive Brooks Heritage day for advise https://www.clivebrook.co.uk/volvo-o...ears-and-over/

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