... this thing is always going to leak ..MVSUCCESS !!

Post by **cn90** » 12 Feb 2014, 09:16

MadeInJapan wrote:...I suspect it's the Front cam seals – they reused them when they redid the head. In everyone's opinion who makes the best front cam seals? Where do you buy them?

You can use either Volvo or SKF. I have one Volvo and one SKF seal right now in my 98 S70 GLT.

I wrote detail instructions below:
DIY: 1998 Volvo S70 Timing Belt, WP, Cam Seals, SB Overhaul
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=53722

The key thing:
- Front cam seal SKF 17806…Napa auto parts $15
- Use Plumbing PVC Coupler to drive them in, it is very tricky for the Exhaust-side seal.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 12 Feb 2014, 10:17

Thanks- local dealer wants $25 each for those

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 12 Feb 2014, 10:18

Do you have coupler diameter, part number, description etc?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 12 Feb 2014, 10:19

Oh and are people having issue with Erling they sell on line?

Post by **jblackburn** » 12 Feb 2014, 10:21

MadeInJapan wrote:Oh and are people having issue with Erling they sell on line?

Yes - mine blew out again. Avoid those.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 12 Feb 2014, 10:32

Thanks

Post by **cn90** » 12 Feb 2014, 10:44

MadeInJapan wrote:Do you have coupler diameter, part number, description etc?

Info in the thread above.

You can always get the SKF seal, then bring it to hardware store and find the correct PVC coupler.
But read that link carefully on the cam seal tips/tricks.

Post by **xHeart** » 12 Feb 2014, 19:30

cn90 wrote:
MadeInJapan wrote:Do you have coupler diameter, part number, description etc?
Info in the thread above.

You can always get the SKF seal, then bring it to hardware store and find the correct PVC coupler.
But read that link carefully on the cam seal tips/tricks.

32mm or 36mm socket would work also.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 20 Feb 2014, 16:01

Took the TB off and replaced the suspected cam seals and after everything is back together there's still a leak - a bad leak! Turns out it's the corner cam cover bolt nearest the front exhaust cam seal- It will not tighten to spec-it is stripped. Any suggestions now??

Post by **precopster** » 20 Feb 2014, 16:15

These are all M7 X 1.0mm pitch threads.

They lend themselves very well to an increase in size to M8 X 1.0mm. Just use compressed air to blow out each time you drill or tap threads.

The top cam cover's hole can be increased to 9.5mm

Be sure not to drill down into the cam area; always drill with tape on the drill bit to show how far to go.

I did 46 of them over a day on a 960....phew

... this thing is always going to leak ..MVSUCCESS !!

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