Oily D24TIC - should I be worried?

ian2000t · Mar 19th, 2011, 23:30

Just been chanigng the glowplugs on the D24Tic and I've noticed 2 things that might be of concern:

- Oil in the hose where it connects to intake manifold - I did only start it up briefly though, reverse it on the drive then switch it off.

- Lot of oil in the middle of the passenger side of the engine block. I know these aren't really clean engines and I expect an oily engine, rather than a shiny engine, but it worries me a bit because it's not oily on the cylinder head - only on the block directly below the cylinder head

.... headgasket possibly??

Hasn't used any water, runs fairly smooth apart from straight away after cold start, temp gauge seems to stay central once it's warmed up.

jpliddy · Mar 20th, 2011, 00:12

how many miles has car done . is oil and filter changed at correct intervals
5000 miles is best from what ive read. any oil in coolant ? clean area concerned if possible and keep a close eye on it . how much oil are you looseing?

ian2000t · Mar 20th, 2011, 00:17

Car done 176,000. I've only had it 2 months - put about 2,000 miles on it so far.

Oil change was overdue when I bought it - came out bit think, but has good semi-synth 10/40 in now.

Last time I checked over (last week):
- No oil in coolant
- No loss of coolant since I bought it
- Oil dropped a little (from half-way between min/max to about a quarter)

Mar 19th, 2011, 23:30	#1
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	Oily D24TIC - should I be worried? Just been chanigng the glowplugs on the D24Tic and I've noticed 2 things that might be of concern: - Oil in the hose where it connects to intake manifold - I did only start it up briefly though, reverse it on the drive then switch it off. - Lot of oil in the middle of the passenger side of the engine block. I know these aren't really clean engines and I expect an oily engine, rather than a shiny engine, but it worries me a bit because it's not oily on the cylinder head - only on the block directly below the cylinder head .... headgasket possibly?? Hasn't used any water, runs fairly smooth apart from straight away after cold start, temp gauge seems to stay central once it's warmed up. __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

Mar 20th, 2011, 00:12	#2
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	940 tdic auto 1995 how many miles has car done . is oil and filter changed at correct intervals 5000 miles is best from what ive read. any oil in coolant ? clean area concerned if possible and keep a close eye on it . how much oil are you looseing?

Mar 20th, 2011, 00:17	#3
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	Car done 176,000. I've only had it 2 months - put about 2,000 miles on it so far. Oil change was overdue when I bought it - came out bit think, but has good semi-synth 10/40 in now. Last time I checked over (last week): - No oil in coolant - No loss of coolant since I bought it - Oil dropped a little (from half-way between min/max to about a quarter) __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

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