Looking for a Oil Pan for a 95' 10 Valve MT 850

MrKrypton · Post by **MrKrypton** » 08 May 2018, 15:13

Hello,

I'm the owner of an 850 with a oil pan that is currently leaking quite freely. The vehicle is still in daily use, but is marking it's territory a bit too much for my liking and those who I visit. I was told by a mechanic that it has a hole worn through it from a cable underneath. I had it JB welded last fall, but the patch has failed and they don't believe patching it with JB weld or similar will last for long. They've suggested buying a new pan or having the current one welded upon removal. Both options cost more than I'd like to spend on a vehicle of this age and worth. If I could source a cheap pan I might be inclined to install it and get a another year out of the car. If anybody has any lines on a cheap pan in the Calgary, Alberta area I'd be interested in speaking with you.

Thanks for your time,

Mike

Post by **precopster** » 08 May 2018, 17:22

The bottom end crankcase carrier is the same as a 20 valve so your options are not as limited. Any 20 valve pan will suffice.

MrKrypton · Post by **MrKrypton** » 08 May 2018, 20:22

Thanks for the tip. Widens the potential net some.

Mike

Post by **scot850** » 08 May 2018, 23:26

What cable is there that runs under the pan that rubs on it? Not had a manual trans in years but trying to figure what would cause this issue.

Pick n Pull in Calgary doesn't have any 850's in either just now, but there are a couple of V/S 70's at 52nd St site, and a 98 at the Barlow trail site, but from Vida there are 2 types of oil pan shown. Engine #'s up to 374782 use one listed as oil sump WITHOUT oil lever sensor (Part # 9135282) and oil sump WITH oil lever sensor for engines # 374783 - up (Part # 9135282 or 1271604

Neil.

Post by **scot850** » 08 May 2018, 23:31

The other option is there are several aluminum welding shops in Calgary. If you can remove the pan, it should be able to be welded.

Neil.

Post by **precopster** » 09 May 2018, 00:24

I'm pretty certain the power steering hard line can chafe the sump. I recall bending mine out of the sump's way when we owned our 850

MrKrypton · Post by **MrKrypton** » 09 May 2018, 10:14

The power steering hardline is what I believe is rubbing as well.
Welding it was briefly discussed, but at the time seemed like an expensive option.
Valentine Volvo parts says any pan from 94'-99' will fit. I will look up some tutorials and see how feasible it is to pull a pan at one of the pick and pull yards here.
My last option is to just continue driving it until I can find another MT station wagon. Preferably a 2000's era V70.

Thanks for the help guys,

Mike

Post by **scot850** » 09 May 2018, 12:14

Like precopster says, careful bending of the pipe may relieve the issue or using a small sticky felt pad to separate the 2 parts may reduce the issue reoccuring, but you could always try the JB weld type products again. There are a few which work with oil and gasoline that could work. Many years ago (maybe 30) I had a BMW which a main dealer managed to crack the fuel bowl on the carburetor. As a replacement was 500 UK pounds in the early 80's I couldn't afford a new one and they refused liability (the days before I knew to kick their asses). I glued it with a fuel resistant epoxy and ran it like that for maybe 3+ years before having the money to fit another used carb. So maybe that will work for you too based on your planned length of ownership.

Neil.