Dipstick - messy problem (480)

Chris Wickers · Aug 21st, 2008, 00:00

This has been annoying me since the Sparkford Rally.

Where my dipstick holder goes in to the engine block it is extremely loose. Pushing it down further has no effect. (it just goes down further!) The end result is oil seeps out and as everyone knows a little oil makes a big mess!

From what I can see at a quick glance it appears there should be a sealing ring.

Volvo helpfully do not show this on any of their documentation, and I am at a loss as to whether it is a 'part' on its own or 'part' of the dipsitck.

Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated!

Thanks

Chris

shimon340 · Aug 22nd, 2008, 13:49

hello,

could you post some pics? some guys at volvo-480-europe might have seen this before too.

S

mjl7972 · Aug 22nd, 2008, 14:59

I have had a similar problem on a different car and the only way I found to solve it was to use some Milliput epoxy putty which is oil and heat resistant. It stayed put till I sold the car you can get quite a finish on it and after a while it looks as thought it is supposed to be there!! Not the perfect solution I know but one that works none the less.
You can also use chemical Metal/JB weld as far as I know, but would advise that you check the pack and make sure it is both oil and heat resistant.
Mark

B20F · Aug 22nd, 2008, 17:17

Maybe this thread can be usefull:
http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum...ic.php?t=16279

S60-MBS · Aug 23rd, 2008, 00:34

Cant see any sealing rings from te parts catalogue

Chris Wickers · Aug 27th, 2008, 23:34

Hopefully I have managed to upload them properly!

All help gratefully received!

Thanks

Chris

Aug 21st, 2008, 00:00	#1
Chris Wickers Director Last Online: May 31st, 2024 19:43 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chelmsford	Dipstick - messy problem (480) This has been annoying me since the Sparkford Rally. Where my dipstick *holder* goes in to the engine block it is extremely loose. Pushing it down further has no effect. (it just goes down further!) The end result is oil seeps out and as everyone knows a little oil makes a big mess! From what I can see at a quick glance it appears there should be a sealing ring. Volvo helpfully do not show this on any of their documentation, and I am at a loss as to whether it is a 'part' on its own or 'part' of the dipsitck. Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated! Thanks Chris

Aug 22nd, 2008, 17:17	#4
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	Maybe this thread can be usefull: http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum...ic.php?t=16279 __________________

Aug 23rd, 2008, 00:34	#5
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	Cant see any sealing rings from te parts catalogue __________________

Aug 22nd, 2008, 13:49	#2
shimon340 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2023 14:47 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester	hello, could you post some pics? some guys at volvo-480-europe might have seen this before too. S

Aug 22nd, 2008, 14:59	#3
mjl7972 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2019 06:06 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stoke on Trent	I have had a similar problem on a different car and the only way I found to solve it was to use some Milliput epoxy putty which is oil and heat resistant. It stayed put till I sold the car you can get quite a finish on it and after a while it looks as thought it is supposed to be there!! Not the perfect solution I know but one that works none the less. You can also use chemical Metal/JB weld as far as I know, but would advise that you check the pack and make sure it is both oil and heat resistant. Mark

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