V70 XC AWD Problems

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by HonDon7, Sep 18, 2006.

  1. HonDon7

    HonDon7 Guest

    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, Sep 18, 2006
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  2. HonDon7

    hjsjms Guest

    You need another mechanic because he didn't diagnose the source of the
    leak. Oily substances could be coming from several places.
    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.
     
    hjsjms, Sep 18, 2006
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  3. HonDon7

    K Bourke Guest

    Wish I could be as helpful as hjsjms, here, but just can't..... so won't

    K.
     
    K Bourke, Sep 18, 2006
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  4. HonDon7

    hjsjms Guest

    It's all but impossible to diagnose problems like that over the
    internet.
     
    hjsjms, Sep 19, 2006
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  5. HonDon7

    K Bourke Guest

    Certainly with responses like that, it would be.....

    K.
     
    K Bourke, Sep 19, 2006
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  6. 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.
     
    Stephen Henning, Sep 20, 2006
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  7. HonDon7

    James Sweet Guest




    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, Sep 20, 2006
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  8. 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.
    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.
     
    Stephen Henning, Sep 20, 2006
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  9. HonDon7

    hjsjms Guest

    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.
     
    hjsjms, Sep 20, 2006
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