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2000 S80 T6 can't find source of oil leak

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BobbyMang
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Joined: 7 April 2013
Year and Model: 2000 S80 T6
Location: Nashua, New Hampshire

2000 S80 T6 can't find source of oil leak

Post by BobbyMang »

Hey everyone, I was changing my oil today and found that I have quite a big leak. I suspect it's the oil pan gasket but I wanted your opinions or experiences.

Here's a pic of the leak
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2000 S80 T6 -IPD HD Turbo Control Valve w/ Silicone tubing, K&N Air Filter, IPD Strut Bar Conversion kit, Ultra Racing rear chassis bar, IPD "R Kelly" CAI Kit, IPD Poly Upper Engine mount.

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Post by JDS60R »

Hi,
Clean it down with some spray carb cleaner (chemtool B 12 is a favorite of mine). Remember to wear eye protection. Once clean we can see where its coming from.
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BobbyMang
Posts: 20
Joined: 7 April 2013
Year and Model: 2000 S80 T6
Location: Nashua, New Hampshire

Post by BobbyMang »

Will do! I was looking through maintenance records and the previous owner had the pcv breather system replaced due to clogging. So I suppose that's eliminated as a source. I have a minor surging issue as well so I suspected that the pcv may have been the issue. Now I'm not sure.
2000 S80 T6 -IPD HD Turbo Control Valve w/ Silicone tubing, K&N Air Filter, IPD Strut Bar Conversion kit, Ultra Racing rear chassis bar, IPD "R Kelly" CAI Kit, IPD Poly Upper Engine mount.

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