OIL leak

foxhole · Jul 12th, 2015, 13:25

Have a small oil leak. Just in the area circled in the photo. Cleaned it but cannot see any obvious leak, any ideas?.
Also the unit directly behind had a hose off, slipped it back on , should it have a clip? also would there be any reason to disconnect this, hide a fault of some kind for example?

gatos · Jul 12th, 2015, 14:07

It's oily exhaust gases. Not engine oil. See Baffler's fix here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=114946

cheshired5 · Jul 12th, 2015, 14:24

I've had something along those lines on my D5 which turned out to be the union between the turbo and intercooler in pipe which was misting oil vapour which then condensed and ended up all over the place.
Looked much worse than it turned out to be so I wouldn't worry too much and Gatos' suggestion sounds very credible.

gatos · Jul 12th, 2015, 14:45

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Originally Posted by cheshired5

I've had something along those lines on my D5 which turned out to be the union between the turbo and intercooler in pipe which was misting oil vapour which then condensed and ended up all over the place.
Looked much worse than it turned out to be so I wouldn't worry too much and Gatos' suggestion sounds very credible.

It's a common issue on the 1.9D after many many thousands of miles and 8-10 years of use. I replaced the same gasket on mine and it solved the problem instantly

foxhole · Jul 12th, 2015, 22:56

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Originally Posted by gatos

It's a common issue on the 1.9D after many many thousands of miles and 8-10 years of use. I replaced the same gasket on mine and it solved the problem instantly

Thanks, any idea about the loose hose?
Do I need volvo dealer for seal?

gatos · Jul 12th, 2015, 23:57

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Originally Posted by foxhole

Thanks, any idea about the loose hose?
Do I need volvo dealer for seal?

Volvo dealer, or even Renault dealer. Renault's price is half of what Volvo charges for the exact same part.

Renault part number: 7701059142

Or online here: http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/ren...059142-gasket/

Not sure which hose (that was loose) you mean. Photo?

foxhole · Jul 13th, 2015, 19:25

Thanks, the hose is a small 10mm one at about the 1 O'clock position just outside the red circle in the photo.

foxhole · Jul 18th, 2015, 20:23

Have changed the seal and emptied a can of egr cleaner into it for good measure, seems to respond to throttle better, so hopefully mpg will improve as well, currently only get low 40's, though all town driving [school runs].

skyship007 · Jul 18th, 2015, 23:31

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Originally Posted by foxhole

Have changed the seal and emptied a can of egr with cleaner into it for good measure, seems to respond to throttle better, so hopefully mpg will improve as well, currently only get low 40's, though all town driving [school runs].

I get 44 mpg with 90% short trips in town (Horse-school-horse-home), so that seems correct.
Max in the truck lane on a long trip at 100k (60 mph) was very near to the text book 60 mpg.

What did your pour into the EGR ??? !!! (Hope it was not petrol).

foxhole · Jul 19th, 2015, 21:13

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tra...-cleaner-150ml

Jul 12th, 2015, 14:07	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	It's oily exhaust gases. Not engine oil. See Baffler's fix here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=114946 __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Jul 12th, 2015, 14:24	#3
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I've had something along those lines on my D5 which turned out to be the union between the turbo and intercooler in pipe which was misting oil vapour which then condensed and ended up all over the place. Looked much worse than it turned out to be so I wouldn't worry too much and Gatos' suggestion sounds very credible. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 13th, 2015, 19:25	#7
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: Jun 10th, 2022 13:21 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	Thanks, the hose is a small 10mm one at about the 1 O'clock position just outside the red circle in the photo. Last edited by foxhole; Jul 13th, 2015 at 19:27.

Jul 18th, 2015, 20:23	#8
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: Jun 10th, 2022 13:21 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	Have changed the seal and emptied a can of egr cleaner into it for good measure, seems to respond to throttle better, so hopefully mpg will improve as well, currently only get low 40's, though all town driving [school runs].

Jul 19th, 2015, 21:13	#10
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: Jun 10th, 2022 13:21 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tra...-cleaner-150ml

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