2008 XC70 ...found a loose rubber piece in my oil filter housing

t1adler · Post by **t1adler** » 21 Jul 2016, 18:24

So, I was doing a typical oil change that I've done numerous times before and I found loose rubber disc about 1/2 inch in diameter in the bottom of the oil filter housing. It looks like it was attached to a piece of spring steel that gets pushed down to close a small hole at the bottom of the filter housing when the filter gets tightend down. I've tried to find a replacement part online with no luck but I'm not even sure what it would be called. I'm hoping I don't have to replace the entire oil filter housing. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Post by **abscate** » 05 Aug 2016, 08:18

That needs a picture desperately !

Have you tried the parts explosions at either Alldata or this one? Put your model and year in and look in engine lubrication.

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com

t1adler · Post by **t1adler** » 05 Aug 2016, 09:01

The only replacement part available is the entire filter housing. Since my original posting a Volvo tech has told me that it is a drain hole plug for draining the dirty oil when the filter is removed. I'm just going to find a used housing and swap out the part.