Engine: D52447: - Oil leak - Page 2

BigAl5 · May 4th, 2016, 15:30

I have the same problem, Volvo main dealer told me to just keep my eye on it. Apparently to fix the issue you need to take the top cover off the engine to replace a gasket. The gasket itself only costs about £12 but to get to the gasget you need to remove the injectors and theres plently of labour involved in doing that.

Volvo main dealer quoted me £820
Local Indi Volvo Specialist quoted me £320 (Al's Autos in Wimbourne, Dorset)

At some point this year I'll probably get my Indi to do the work as my swirl arm rod has been replaced twice in about 12 months due to it coming apart (costs about £5 for a genuine OEm swirl arm and easy to fit). My Indi has now heated mine up to get it to seat properly and reduce the likelihood of it coming off again. While they take the injectors out I'll get them to send them off to a specialist to be tested / cleaned etc.

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d3160y · Apr 12th, 2017, 20:52

Wondering if you sorted the problem by replacing the gasket?

BigAl5 · Apr 13th, 2017, 06:43

Still not got around to doing mine yet as it's not causing me any issues for the time being. There's only a very tiny amount of oil and swirl flap has stayed on so not worth the expense yet.

d3160y · Apr 13th, 2017, 20:53

So I presume you're topping up engine oil every so often?

JADXC · Dec 8th, 2018, 13:42

Hi, mine does it too, it's a 2007 xc90 D5, there is oil leaking at the same area as the picture in this thread.
i have changed the valve cover gasket, the swirl seemed ok, no play, stable arm and motor, changed the PCV valve, oil pump seals and oring, injector orings.
After a couple of days the leak is back.
The mechanic suggests to replace the valve cover gasket again and maybe the plastic valve cover itself, but there is nothing wrong with that, no cracks.

Could it be the valve cover gasket or the swirl has a seal that is failing and can be replaced ?

Thanks!

JADXC · Dec 15th, 2018, 10:59

i wonder why i don't get any kind of hints from you guys.

May 4th, 2016, 15:30	#11
BigAl5 XC90 Fanatic Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom	I have the same problem, Volvo main dealer told me to just keep my eye on it. Apparently to fix the issue you need to take the top cover off the engine to replace a gasket. The gasket itself only costs about £12 but to get to the gasget you need to remove the injectors and theres plently of labour involved in doing that. Volvo main dealer quoted me £820 Local Indi Volvo Specialist quoted me £320 (Al's Autos in Wimbourne, Dorset) At some point this year I'll probably get my Indi to do the work as my swirl arm rod has been replaced twice in about 12 months due to it coming apart (costs about £5 for a genuine OEm swirl arm and easy to fit). My Indi has now heated mine up to get it to seat properly and reduce the likelihood of it coming off again. While they take the injectors out I'll get them to send them off to a specialist to be tested / cleaned etc. . __________________ Cream Leather & Piano Black Interior Trim, Custom Built Active Bi-Xenon's with Halo Angel Eye DRL’s (and indicators), Custom Steering Wheel, LEGEND media system, Front & Rear Parking Cameras, RSE, Centre Console Fridge, Volvotech, and lots more! Last edited by BigAl5; May 4th, 2016 at 15:34.

Apr 13th, 2017, 06:43	#13
BigAl5 XC90 Fanatic Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: United Kingdom	Still not got around to doing mine yet as it's not causing me any issues for the time being. There's only a very tiny amount of oil and swirl flap has stayed on so not worth the expense yet. __________________ Cream Leather & Piano Black Interior Trim, Custom Built Active Bi-Xenon's with Halo Angel Eye DRL’s (and indicators), Custom Steering Wheel, LEGEND media system, Front & Rear Parking Cameras, RSE, Centre Console Fridge, Volvotech, and lots more!

Apr 12th, 2017, 20:52	#12
d3160y New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2021 16:20 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: London	Wondering if you sorted the problem by replacing the gasket?

Apr 13th, 2017, 20:53	#14
d3160y New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2021 16:20 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: London	So I presume you're topping up engine oil every so often?

Dec 8th, 2018, 13:42	#15
JADXC Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 13:56 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bucharest	Hi, mine does it too, it's a 2007 xc90 D5, there is oil leaking at the same area as the picture in this thread. i have changed the valve cover gasket, the swirl seemed ok, no play, stable arm and motor, changed the PCV valve, oil pump seals and oring, injector orings. After a couple of days the leak is back. The mechanic suggests to replace the valve cover gasket again and maybe the plastic valve cover itself, but there is nothing wrong with that, no cracks. Could it be the valve cover gasket or the swirl has a seal that is failing and can be replaced ? Thanks!

Dec 15th, 2018, 10:59	#16
JADXC Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 13:56 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bucharest	i wonder why i don't get any kind of hints from you guys.

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