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wirry1423
Hello again. I have a 1986 Volvo 240 DL sedan [auto trans] with abou
190,000 miles. My question is that I have a small amount of oi
leaking which seems to collect and congeel as grease on the exterio
top front/side of the engine just in front of and over and around th
front spark plug [right under the volvo name on the engine]. It i
obviously a very small leak as I get oil changes every three thousan
miles, and even when I check the dipstick just before the next oi
change, the oil loss is negligable. However, when the engine warms,
small amount of oil smoke does emminate from the stain [although it i
quickly sucked away by the fan.] But I am slightly concerned about th
possibility of an engine compartment fire due to the proximity of th
spark plug to the leak/stain. So my question is where could the lea
likely be eminating from based on the posistion of the stain? And wha
part needs to be replaced. Someone told me the engine seals are th
likely cause, are they possibly correct? And is there a genuin
possibility of an engine fire with a leak of this small nature? Than
you for any replies and insight on this issue. [btw, i'm afraid to hav
the engine cleaned or degreased due to the possiblity of electrica
shorts and/or other damage. Should I be?] Thanks in advance
190,000 miles. My question is that I have a small amount of oi
leaking which seems to collect and congeel as grease on the exterio
top front/side of the engine just in front of and over and around th
front spark plug [right under the volvo name on the engine]. It i
obviously a very small leak as I get oil changes every three thousan
miles, and even when I check the dipstick just before the next oi
change, the oil loss is negligable. However, when the engine warms,
small amount of oil smoke does emminate from the stain [although it i
quickly sucked away by the fan.] But I am slightly concerned about th
possibility of an engine compartment fire due to the proximity of th
spark plug to the leak/stain. So my question is where could the lea
likely be eminating from based on the posistion of the stain? And wha
part needs to be replaced. Someone told me the engine seals are th
likely cause, are they possibly correct? And is there a genuin
possibility of an engine fire with a leak of this small nature? Than
you for any replies and insight on this issue. [btw, i'm afraid to hav
the engine cleaned or degreased due to the possiblity of electrica
shorts and/or other damage. Should I be?] Thanks in advance