What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

DennisCA · Post by **DennisCA** » 27 Jan 2025, 09:03

Fuel pump relay works, there is another relay for the injectors near the fan, this also works. I am also getting a spark. The car is cranking and cranking, sometimes it almost starts. I do get a gasoline smell too so I think the injectors are doing their job. I suspect I've gotten lawnmower syndrome.

DennisCA · Post by **DennisCA** » 27 Jan 2025, 12:28

I got the engine started. I put oil in the cylinders and charged the battery. I also filled oil into the engine as it seemed low. Then further looking and it appears I got an oil leak in the engine, the bottom of the pan is wet and it looks like the front of the engine block somewhere under the intake might be the source. Perhaps the PCV system?

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Post by **abscate** » 27 Jan 2025, 14:51

More likely its a cam seal with that amount of oil - thats a lot. Clean it all off so you can try track the flow.

DennisCA · Post by **DennisCA** » 27 Jan 2025, 21:05

I suspect the 850 will be taking an extended vacation now then, good thing I got a backup car ready. I suppose I should be worrying about the PCV system again.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 27 Jan 2025, 22:50

Yeah you’ll definitely need to clean it up a little and get a good look up in there. Could be PCV, a cam seal, dipstick tube seal, oil pan, etc.

DennisCA · Post by **DennisCA** » 27 Jan 2025, 23:22

I believe if it's the cam seal, it should be easy to spot. Oil would be coming down from high to to speak, whereas a dipstick or oil pan leak would be be lower down.

Post by **nickelghandi** » 01 Feb 2025, 17:39

I fixed a massive vacuum leak on my 1998 S70 GLT to stop it from stalling and misfiring.

NC855R · Post by **NC855R** » 02 Feb 2025, 07:31

Cold weather, old tired lift gate struts

Now replaced with new strong ones and working a charm

PSA use supports on the lift gate when removing even 1, ask me how I know.

RedBrickCollector · Post by **RedBrickCollector** » 02 Feb 2025, 09:33

Tried replacing the copper washers for my turbo coolant inlet (twice). Still leaks, I think I have a cracked pipe.

Post by **abscate** » 02 Feb 2025, 14:37

Sat and idled in the T5 in my driveway to lower my BP after my brand new New Beetle driver window regulator self-immolated and undid 4 hours of work and 2 years of waiting. My independent will get the do-over. New regulator $800

On the bright side, City got crushed by Arsenal 5-1

What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

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