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2001 T5 oil leaks V70-XC70

Just bought a 2001 V70 T5. It had 106000 miles on it. Found the dealer that serviced it and the timing belt had not been changed. Today, put a belt on it and it was the first time I have had to crawl under and over it to see what all I need to do since we got it. This is my fist turbo, so need to learn all about them. I found what seems to be a leak at intake cam seal. Could not get a good look at the exhaust cam seal, but it did look dry. (the belt I took off was a Volvo OEM, it looked like it had 10K to me, not 106K, was suprised. Expeceted to see it looking much worse)

There was oil on the air intake side of the turbo. Not dripping, but about as wet as it could be without dripping. What is the cause?

Should I check the PVC/vacuum lines? Could this be the cause of the leaks? Is there something else I should check that would improve the crankcase vacuum?

Once I get familure with the car and find all the needed repairs, I plan to tear into it over Christmas and go back and do the timing belt again, tensioner, water pump, cam seal. I don't like oil leaks. My '96 850 with 320,000 on it has a dry engine. Only the rack has a slight weep. The 01 leaves a drop or two on the garage every couple of days.

Have been searching the post to gather some info and plan to check the PVC and vacuum lines.

The car and engine are extreamly clean! The ride and comfort are greatly improved over the 850 wagon. The T5 seats are excellent!

Thanks in advance for all the great advice and God bless.

Thanks, Keith

'96 855 GLT 320k, 2001 V70 T5








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    2001 T5 oil leaks V70-XC70

    The Tbelt and tensioner are supposed to be changed at 105K.

    As for the oil leak, if the cam seals are leaking, replace the oil seperator box and the lines that go with it to eliminate carank pressure. To check the pressure, let the car idle and pull out the dipstick. Cover it with your finger and feel for light vacuum. There should be some, if not then move up the time to replace the oil seperator box.

    The T5 is a great car.

    Klaus
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    Just driving a 1998 V70R :)








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      2001 T5 oil leaks V70-XC70

      Is the oil seperator box located on the back of the oil pan?

      I plan to go back around Christmas and install tensioner, water pump and a new timing belt. I was worried about the current one failing before I could have time to get everything done. So I bought a belt from Autozone for cheap insurance for the next 2 months. Need some $$ too. Radiator has very slow leak and needs to be replaced.

      Trying to figure out everything that needs to be replace/maintenace and take 2 or 3 days to get it all done.

      Thanks again!








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        Insurance V70-XC70

        You don't mean that having the new belt on the shelf is insurance, do you? You are aware that if the belt fails, the engine will likely incur $$$ damage, right?

        Forgive me if I misinterpreted. I'm not familiar with the '01 T5. I had an 850 T5, and now I have an S70 T5. Love them.

        Enjoy, Don








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          Insurance V70-XC70

          It is not on the shelf, but in the glove box. Just joking. It is installed on the car.

          What is the box attached to the back side of the oil pan with the hoses going to it.

          Pretty much know my 855 inside and out(mostly thanks to this board), but have a lot to learn the 01 V70 now.

          Thanks again for all the great responses.







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