D5 (2005 on) - Oil in coolant expansion tank

giuliano · Nov 30th, 2011, 22:53

Hi . I have a problem.... not sure how big I have a coolant expansion tank full of engine oil...I have been told could be a oil cooler/gasket or it could be blown head...Has anyone come across this .I have a volvo v70 D5 se...Help

rogerb · Dec 1st, 2011, 20:49

Hi,
I have seen this on a 2006 D5 that I looked at, I think that there was a recall for some of the oil coolers ,but I do not know what years are coverd.
It is hard work to remove the oil and you should replace all the water hoses as the oil can weaken them, unless it has been like it for only a few days.

Regerds Rogerb

5cilinder · Dec 1st, 2011, 22:09

Headgaskets dont fail vey often on D5's because of the block and head are both aluminium.
The first logical and cheapest part to check is the oilcooler ,its located on the back of the crankcase.

Nov 30th, 2011, 22:53	#1
giuliano New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2011 22:20 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: exeter	Oil in coolant expansion tank Hi . I have a problem.... not sure how big I have a coolant expansion tank full of engine oil...I have been told could be a oil cooler/gasket or it could be blown head...Has anyone come across this .I have a volvo v70 D5 se...Help

Dec 1st, 2011, 20:49	#2
rogerb Lets take it to bits Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Wellingborough	Hi, I have seen this on a 2006 D5 that I looked at, I think that there was a recall for some of the oil coolers ,but I do not know what years are coverd. It is hard work to remove the oil and you should replace all the water hoses as the oil can weaken them, unless it has been like it for only a few days. Regerds Rogerb

Dec 1st, 2011, 22:09	#3
5cilinder Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:33 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Groningen	Headgaskets dont fail vey often on D5's because of the block and head are both aluminium. The first logical and cheapest part to check is the oilcooler ,its located on the back of the crankcase.

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