T4 Oil Leak

[Dog_Book]

My old 2.0 had this issue also and i never got to the bottom of it. Not that this info helps at all :/

[JerryXD]

Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

Oil pooling in that location is usually just spilled oil from the last time someone topped up.

I had the plastic cover off when last changing the oil (to change the spark plugs too), I don't think it was this.

Originally Posted by V40T4R

Maybe the oil fill cap gasket, it becomes brittle.

I checked this and it was the case, I have replaced the seal with a new one from Volvo (pictures show new and old).

Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

Most common places are at rear of engine (the turbo return pipe) and on the right hand side in behind the timing belt ( vvt gear or cam seal).

When I get some time, I still need to check these.

Originally Posted by Ginga

The thing with those leaks is that when serviced, the seal needs to be done with some sort of anaerobic gasket.

I will have to look into how much it will cost to get this resealed just incase it is this. I am trying the simpler and cheaper things before doing this.

[Ginga]

Originally Posted by JerryXD

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I will have to look into how much it will cost to get this resealed just incase it is this. I am trying the simpler and cheaper things before doing this.

That's the smart thing to do!