Thanks Shane I read your PM before reading this post! I think by the time I have finished with this car, I am going to be an expert with plenty of knowledge to share and help out with. Been taking some pics as I go too so that I can do a few How To's as well. Will have to give them a shout as I do n...

Again!! Thanks Peter :-) you're a gem!! I've noted that I have to lock up the camshaft at the rear of the valve head, the alignment is done there, so I was lucky I stopped and put my sensible hat on before doing any more damage... Did manage to turn the crankshaft a couple of times and there is no w...

Wow, thank you so much for that! I really appreciated that you took the time to let me know.

I have PM'd him now and have my fingers crossed.

Thanks for your help. Yeah, by the time I got to getting on the forums I think it was a little too late. The timing belt was already off :( I will start looking again, and see what I can come up with. I will also look into the crackshaft and see if thats where the oil has come from. Thanks again for...

Hi Guys - Please go easy on me... This is my first post, my first volvo AND I am a girl :-) The problem: The cam seal on my 99 S40 T4 (B4194T) Volvo decided to let go and most of the oil dumped out of the car. It must have popped whilst driving as the sump was dry and there was a lovely oil spatter ...