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Massive Oil Leak, top of engine under plastic cover

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volvospeeds70
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Re: Massive Oil Leak, top of engine under plastic cover

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according to fcpgroton, I can have a pcv system kit for $157 shipped to the house. I hope that can fix part of my problem. I'm hoping to get it replaced by next week. Thanks for the help guys. Saved alot of money!
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Where are you located in N.C.?
If you're close and need a hand, let me know.
Shane
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Same here, I'd be glad to lend a hand. I've had the same issue as you, and it's been months... Turned out a cam cover bolt was stripped by the idiot mechanics who worked on my car. They drilled it out and installed a heli-coil. I have a torque wrench and S70 repair manual if you are close by. I put RTV around the tops of the affected bolts on mine. Image
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Just get me,cmblackburn and (Thor), and it will be fixed in no time. Get jblackburn involved and you might loose all your beer. :o .
1998 V70 T5 331,000 :( Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

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Post by volvospeeds70 »

obayha wrote:Where are you located in N.C.?
If you're close and need a hand, let me know.
Shane
That would be great. Yes I am in NC, near Raleigh.
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obayha wrote:Just get me,cmblackburn and (Thor), and it will be fixed in no time. Get jblackburn involved and you might loose all your beer. :o .
haha thanks guys! Unfortunately, i don't drink so we good there!!!
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I get to Cary to see family once in a while and cmblackburn is in Durham, depending on timing, we might be able to work things out to lend a hand. The weather is warming up. Let me know if you're interested and what tools you have or need and we will see.
Shane
1998 V70 T5 331,000 :( Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

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obayha wrote:I get to Cary to see family once in a while and cmblackburn is in Durham, depending on timing, we might be able to work things out to lend a hand. The weather is warming up. Let me know if you're interested and what tools you have or need and we will see.
Shane
great! My sister lives in cary. I don't if you heard of a small town called Siler City, but thats where I live, about 45 min from Cary. I might hit you guys up next weekend, I'll be glad to pay or buy you beer. LOL. :lol:
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I believe I may be home in Durham next weekend :D
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I go through Siler City on the way to Cary via hwy 64. That's even closer for me. We never take pay for helping out a MVS person. What's your work area, driveway or garage?
It's Easter weekend, but I could probably work out some time. With all our knowledge it shouldn't take more than a month or two. :o .
Well not really.. Just see if you want to do it and get all the parts. Read over Justin's thread on it and make sure it's something you think you can do, with some or all of our help.
1998 V70 T5 331,000 :( Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

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