View Full Version : Fresh MOT but Oil Leak from Turbo
ddmgti
Friday 30th October 2009, 16:08
Got a new MOT on the car this morning, 1995 t5 Estate, however there was an advisory on on oil leak from Turbo, seems a common problem,my question is, is it a viable repair for home mechanic i,m faiirly handy with spanners, better still is there a how to guide, i know it does use oil,but all in all happy thats all there was, any help appreciated,Thanks.
5seaterT5x2
Friday 30th October 2009, 18:44
hmmm i'd be interested in the vresults of this i've got a 95 t5 seems to be doin something similar, i thought it was just the filler cap seal leaking over back of engine but oh nooooooooooooooo could'nt be that simple
Rnash2002
Friday 30th October 2009, 19:16
You sure its not comming from the oil retrun pipe that goes into the block,rubber gasket goes.
Couple of pounds from the main dealer.
5seaterT5x2
Friday 30th October 2009, 22:12
dont think it's that on mine sadly but have bought new seals and will fit them anyway as you say just a few quid tis worth doing
skirmish998
Friday 30th October 2009, 22:25
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/turborepairline.php
Check the above for all info needed. ;o)
Niles
Friday 30th October 2009, 23:21
I just changed both the top turbo return oil gasket & the bottom of the pipe has an orange 'O' ring, its a fairly simple job but a little fiddly to get the bolts back in, be brave & patient!! Parts to fix the return oil pipe from Volvo are under £3
Take a quicky looky here, may help you find the right pipe. Good luck!!
http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=25370
Baj
Saturday 31st October 2009, 01:33
Its working behind the block from underneath so you will need a decent place to work; flat, away from traffic, and a decent set of things to raise the car (or a pit).
I had mine done by an indy for £50odd.
Big Pete
Saturday 31st October 2009, 07:08
Can you fit these bits any time? I mean do you have to do it with an oil change?
ddmgti
Saturday 31st October 2009, 08:44
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/turborepairline.php
Check the above for all info needed. ;o)
Thanks for that dont look too bad a job ,just access, i,ve only got Axle Stands, So looks like rolling around in the Mud again!!
Dangerous Dave
Saturday 31st October 2009, 08:59
Can you fit these bits any time? I mean do you have to do it with an oil change?
Do it anytime, most of the oil runs back down into the sump, so the pipe should be dry-ish.
I did mine on axle stands, and mine is the awd model so theres a bloody huge gearbox in the way, so I can't directly access the pipe, its a horrible job for me but should be straight forward for you guys.
p0xy
Sunday 1st November 2009, 21:20
ooh mine has a canny oil leak from behind the engine somewhere gonna have a look at this one weekend.. hopefully thats the problem, cheers guys :)
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