Oil leak now coming up passenger floor

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 24 Aug 2017, 18:07

Ive had this oil leak for_well a while ,but now its coming up through the floor, wheres my leak? What do you think, I know think I should get it fixed!, Im starting that process, no volvo mechs around here but a few mechs. I THINK I can trust, but where do you think the leak is from?Thanks oh the, oil is coming up the passenger side floor

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 24 Aug 2017, 18:24

Can't say I've heard of that happening on these cars before. Is your car turbo? It might be related to a turbo oil line if that's the case.
And you're sure it's oil?

Post by **scot850** » 24 Aug 2017, 22:46

Not sure how that is possible. Can't think of anything that is near there that would allow that to happen. Only thing I can think of is one of the floor rubber bungs is missing and oil is somehow getting to it from underneath and weeping through.

Are you sure it is not anti-freeze from a leaking heater core, although that usually only affects the drivers' side.

Neil.

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 24 Aug 2017, 22:59

Tha antifreeze seems possble heres what happened someone dropped my hatch hard!! Ive been trying to replace the lifts twice they sent me ones that dont fit, anyway agter he dropped the hatch it was a big wap My light came one next day low coolant, I freaked, what has happened, do you know,where is the rubber bung can I see it can I reach it, oh god ehats happened, is this big trouble, help!

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 24 Aug 2017, 23:06

It seems like the antifreeze, it didnt smell like oil.and whats happened, Im losing antifreeze.

Post by **Clemens** » 24 Aug 2017, 23:32

Most probably the heater core or the lines/o-rings are leaking. It is an easy diy job. I think robert diy has a vodeo on this. Just be sure to place plastic bags under the heater core to catch all coolant. And try to clean the carpet as good as possible to avoid moild and rust.

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 25 Aug 2017, 00:29

Thanks Clemens I will look up Roberts video,because what I read in the manual its like wow, I. Hope its just some lose line, Thanks I can sleep tonight now.

Post by **Clemens** » 25 Aug 2017, 04:39

It's really simple. Takes an hour or two. Nothing fancy if you wrench occasionally. Be sure to get the o-rings from Volvo. The ones that come with the aftermarket heater cores are pretty much junk.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 25 Aug 2017, 07:50

Yup, probably the heater core. An oil leak inside the car sounds highly unlikely.

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 25 Aug 2017, 09:52

Almost impossible to have an oil leak into the passenger's area, unless maybe the A/C went, and even then, you wouldn't get very much oil.

Heater core isn't all that bad, just take it slow and easy. Took me longer to get the carpet and plastics back where they belonged than it did to swap it out.

If you get one from swedish car parts, I'd suggest running it through the dishwasher before installation. You'll thank me later as it gets rid of the oily smell from manufacturing.