D19 - S40/V40 to 2004 - Just Serviced now i have an oil leak

ph5172 · Mar 22nd, 2008, 17:59

Have just serviced my diesel engine.

I appear to have a drip of oil.

It seems to be coming from around the oil filter, i tightened the oil filter as much as i could by hand so the question is, is it just oil from when i topped up and glugged a bit everywhere as we all do when filling volvos
or is it oil from when i removed the filter that has sat on the topside of pipes and things just making its way to ground?

HELP!!!

phillipo1972 · Mar 22nd, 2008, 18:45

try removing the filter, apply some oil to the rubber seal, make sure its clean and not broken, then refit. You dont need to tighten it as hard as you possibly can, just give it a firm twist.

ph5172 · Mar 22nd, 2008, 18:52

i oiled the gasket. If i remove the filter would i need to drain the oil again?

Could i possibly have it on too tight?

as you can see i thought it was an easy job!! lol

Clan · Mar 22nd, 2008, 19:08

there will always be some oil collecting along the front sump lip of the block as it slopes back so perhaps it is just this ?

Mar 22nd, 2008, 17:59	#1
ph5172 Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2017 10:14 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: rugby	Just Serviced now i have an oil leak Have just serviced my diesel engine. I appear to have a drip of oil. It seems to be coming from around the oil filter, i tightened the oil filter as much as i could by hand so the question is, is it just oil from when i topped up and glugged a bit everywhere as we all do when filling volvos or is it oil from when i removed the filter that has sat on the topside of pipes and things just making its way to ground? HELP!!! Last edited by ph5172; Mar 22nd, 2008 at 18:38.

Mar 22nd, 2008, 19:08	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	there will always be some oil collecting along the front sump lip of the block as it slopes back so perhaps it is just this ? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 22nd, 2008, 18:45	#2
phillipo1972 phillipo1972 Last Online: Apr 10th, 2008 22:09 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bristol	try removing the filter, apply some oil to the rubber seal, make sure its clean and not broken, then refit. You dont need to tighten it as hard as you possibly can, just give it a firm twist.

Mar 22nd, 2008, 18:52	#3
ph5172 Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2017 10:14 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: rugby	i oiled the gasket. If i remove the filter would i need to drain the oil again? Could i possibly have it on too tight? as you can see i thought it was an easy job!! lol

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