V70 XC AWD Problems

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I have two ongoing problems with my 2000 V70. The first is a persistent oil
leak even though my mechanic replaced the oil pan seal recently in an
attempt to fix it.

The second is fairly new and is a noise from the rear suspension that sounds
like a spring sproinging .

I know thats not much info but any help?

thanx,
Don
 
HonDon7 said:
I have two ongoing problems with my 2000 V70. The first is a persistent oil
leak even though my mechanic replaced the oil pan seal recently in an
attempt to fix it.
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You need another mechanic because he didn't diagnose the source of the
leak. Oily substances could be coming from several places.
The second is fairly new and is a noise from the rear suspension that sounds
like a spring sproinging .
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Could be from many sources, including some that have nothing to do with
the suspension. Best to take it to a dealer or good Volvo repair shop
where they can pinpoint the cause of the noise.
 
Wish I could be as helpful as hjsjms, here, but just can't..... so won't

K.
 
It's all but impossible to diagnose problems like that over the
internet.
 
Oil pans don't have seals, they have gaskets. Seals are something that
prevent leaks around shafts that turn. I have never had an oil pan
gasket leak, but I have had oil seals leak. I am surprised that your
mechanic gave up so easily without knowing what he/she was doing.
 
Oil pans don't have seals, they have gaskets. Seals are something that
prevent leaks around shafts that turn. I have never had an oil pan
gasket leak, but I have had oil seals leak. I am surprised that your
mechanic gave up so easily without knowing what he/she was doing.
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Well if you want to get technical, one of the definitions in the
dictionary for "seal" is "A device that joins two systems or elements in
such a way as to prevent leakage." so I think by definition the oil pan
gasket could be called a seal.

That said, I've had pan gaskets leak, though most commonly because one
or more of the bolts was either loose or over-tightened.
 
James Sweet said:
Well if you want to get technical, one of the definitions in the
dictionary for "seal" is "A device that joins two systems or elements in
such a way as to prevent leakage." so I think by definition the oil pan
gasket could be called a seal.
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I usually order my parts from a parts catalogue, not the dictionary.
There the correct names are engine oil pan gasket, engine oil drain plug
gasket, cylinder head gasket, valve cover gasket, rear main seal, and
oil seal. And we shouldn't forget the crank seal cover gasket, steering
gear seal, crankshaft seal, speedometer cable seal, seal rings, water
pump gasket, oil pump seal, valve cover spark plug seal, camshaft seal,
o-rings, pinion shaft seal, valve stem seal, etc.
That said, I've had pan gaskets leak, though most commonly because one
or more of the bolts was either loose or over-tightened.
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And with a good mechanic, they are kept torqued. Seals wear out,
gaskets usually don't. The pan gasket should be replaced every time the
pan is dropped since it is such a cheap item and is frequently damaged
during removal of the pan. Actually most gaskets and seals are cheap.
Some are hard to replace though.
 
The oily substance could be motor oil, power steering fluid, coolant or
brake fluid. It was clear the O.P. had little experience and knowlege
of what goes on under the hood. Rather than have him try to trace the
numerous good and bad suggestions that will inevitably come out in a
discussion like this he would be better served having a good mechanic
do the analysis and repair. That way he can get the problems
corrected. Your contributions to date have consisted of little more
than sniping.
 
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