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Chaki
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Re: NOT solved - Pressure in oil pan - pushes dipstick out

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Yes he did, head was checked before it was back and valve stem seals were changed, also they changed/repaired valve guides. Maybe they (stem seals) are bad quality ?


But again, i have my positive pressure and dipstick a lil bit out, bad valve stem seals cant affect on that ?

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Post by erikv11 »

I agree with you, valve stem seals should not cause the positive pressure. Is it possible he hooked up the lines backwards on the oil trap box?

Poor quality valve stem seals is possible, I always recommend only Volvo brand on those. Some aftermarket valve stem seals have been reported to go bad in as little as 6 months.
'95 854 T-5R, Motronic 4.4, 185k
'98 V70, T5 tune-injectors-turbo, LPT engine, 304k, daily driver
'06 S60 R, 197k
'07 XC70, black, 205k
'07 XC70, willow green, 212k
'99 Camry V6 :shock: 153k
gone: '96 NA 850 210k, '98 NA V70 182k, '98 S70 NA 225k, '96 855 NA 169k

Chaki
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Post by Chaki »

Yes, i was thinking he missplaced the lines, i have to find proper scheme to check hmmm

ps I have to order new stem seals to replace, for sure!

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My driveshaft is in, I replaced the rear plate wiring and lights and replaced a few switch lights that were out. Took it for a test drive and all is well... for now. heh.
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Post by erikv11 »

Nicely done, Dan. Hopefully the car will not require attention for a while.

Chaki wrote: ... I have to order new stem seals to replace, for sure!
You can buy a kit from Volvo, it is much cheaper than buying the seals separately: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=71962
'95 854 T-5R, Motronic 4.4, 185k
'98 V70, T5 tune-injectors-turbo, LPT engine, 304k, daily driver
'06 S60 R, 197k
'07 XC70, black, 205k
'07 XC70, willow green, 212k
'99 Camry V6 :shock: 153k
gone: '96 NA 850 210k, '98 NA V70 182k, '98 S70 NA 225k, '96 855 NA 169k

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