Oil leak, but from where?

big h · May 2nd, 2004, 21:42

Hi guys,

whilst relocating my horns this afternoon, I notice a few drips of oil under the car they seem to be coming from the back of the object (sorry I don't what it is) marked with the arrow. Any idea's greatly appreciated.

I will try and get the car up on axle stands tomorrow for a closer look.

The car does seem to be using more oil than usual, could it be serious?

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/407.jpg

big h · May 2nd, 2004, 21:53

Hi guys,

the oil is dripping off the back of the item (with the fins)marked with the red arrow.

Any ideas guys

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/410.gif

burchi · May 2nd, 2004, 23:20

Hi Howard

Just a thought...When was the turbo breather system last changed?

May be nothing to do with it but, blocked breather=oil leaks

tonyflynn1 · May 3rd, 2004, 11:44

What and where is the turbo breather system? I'm reaching the oint of getting rid of mine for something Japanese that doesn't leak.

May 4th, 2004, 18:55

hi howard,

not 100% sure but that part is NOT on a fwd so i'm thinking it could be to do with the awd.

it does look very oily where do the pipes that run to and from it go to??? what colors the oil???

maybe the rica's put extra stress on a already worn part and caused the leak??

have u got a warranty??

on my cav turbo 4x4 when the transfer box went it leaked oil like yours from roughly the same area and it shared its oil with the power steering and this also gave out, how are your fluid/oil levels???

but hey could be nothing fingers crossed good luck :(

paul

big h · May 4th, 2004, 19:08

Hi Paul,

have not had a chance to get her up on axle stands yet, to see where the pipes run to/from.

The oil level has been dropping a bit quicker than usual, I have a warranty (Volvo), although with 74k on the clock I do not expect much to covered by it.

sholtby · May 4th, 2004, 20:26

Check to see if the oil is comming from any of the hoses near and on the turbo. You may just need to tighten a jubillee clip up. Quite a bit of oil gets into the turbo from the breather system.

Simon

May 5th, 2004, 16:27

Howard,

The item shown in the photo is the bottom of the transfer box. This has its own oil supply (for which Volvo charges about £20/Ltr).The level can be checked by removing a level plug on the left hand side of the housing just behind where the offside driveshaft comes out.

Hope this helps.

Neil

big h · May 5th, 2004, 17:12

Neil,

thanks for the info. when I get her in the air, I will have a closer look.

tonyflynn1 · May 5th, 2004, 17:30

Ta Simon

May 2nd, 2004, 21:42	#1
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	Oil leak, but from where? Hi guys, whilst relocating my horns this afternoon, I notice a few drips of oil under the car they seem to be coming from the back of the object (sorry I don't what it is) marked with the arrow. Any idea's greatly appreciated. I will try and get the car up on axle stands tomorrow for a closer look. The car does seem to be using more oil than usual, could it be serious? http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/407.jpg __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

May 2nd, 2004, 21:53	#2
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: Oil leak, but from where, FINALLY with photos Hi guys, the oil is dripping off the back of the item (with the fins)marked with the red arrow. Any ideas guys http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/410.gif __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

May 2nd, 2004, 23:20	#3
burchi Senior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Storrington, West Sussex	RE: Oil leak, but from where? Hi Howard Just a thought...When was the turbo breather system last changed? May be nothing to do with it but, blocked breather=oil leaks __________________ Ian Burch 2003 ('53 reg) V70 R Manual. Ferrita 3" Downpipe & Sport CAT, HEICO Sport Exhaust with Quad Tips! Sold but not forgotten.... 1998 Saffron V70 R AWD Manual RICA 310 Chip, SAMCO Hoses, S/Steel Exhaust with 2 x 4" Outlets, OEM Strut Brace, Dynaudio Premium Upgrade, K&N Panel Filter

May 3rd, 2004, 11:44	#4
tonyflynn1 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 23:23 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Chate	RE: Oil leak, but from where? What and where is the turbo breather system? I'm reaching the oint of getting rid of mine for something Japanese that doesn't leak.

May 4th, 2004, 18:55	#5
k690bpp Guest Location:	RE: Oil leak, but from where, FINALLY with photos hi howard, not 100% sure but that part is NOT on a fwd so i'm thinking it could be to do with the awd. it does look very oily where do the pipes that run to and from it go to??? what colors the oil??? maybe the rica's put extra stress on a already worn part and caused the leak?? have u got a warranty?? on my cav turbo 4x4 when the transfer box went it leaked oil like yours from roughly the same area and it shared its oil with the power steering and this also gave out, how are your fluid/oil levels??? but hey could be nothing fingers crossed good luck :( paul

May 4th, 2004, 19:08	#6
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: Oil leak, but from where, FINALLY with photos Hi Paul, have not had a chance to get her up on axle stands yet, to see where the pipes run to/from. The oil level has been dropping a bit quicker than usual, I have a warranty (Volvo), although with 74k on the clock I do not expect much to covered by it. __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

May 4th, 2004, 20:26	#7
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Oil leak, but from where? Check to see if the oil is comming from any of the hoses near and on the turbo. You may just need to tighten a jubillee clip up. Quite a bit of oil gets into the turbo from the breather system. Simon

May 5th, 2004, 16:27	#8
Neil V70R Guest Location:	RE: Oil leak, but from where, FINALLY with photos Howard, The item shown in the photo is the bottom of the transfer box. This has its own oil supply (for which Volvo charges about £20/Ltr).The level can be checked by removing a level plug on the left hand side of the housing just behind where the offside driveshaft comes out. Hope this helps. Neil

May 5th, 2004, 17:12	#9
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: Oil leak, but from where, FINALLY with photos Neil, thanks for the info. when I get her in the air, I will have a closer look. __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

May 5th, 2004, 17:30	#10
tonyflynn1 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 23:23 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Chate	RE: Oil leak, but from where? Ta Simon

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