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1989 Volvo 740 GL Front Oil Engine Leak 700 1987

posted by  BDAY55 on  Mon Nov 17 02:54 CST 2003
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Hi, the beast is leaking oil on the upper front of engine (230) behind the plastic timing chain cover. Seems to leak when under load. I noticed one of the plastic mounts for the cover cracked off but I don't think its leaking there. Its in that area and it just started. Any ides? Thanks....








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1989 Volvo 740 GL Front Oil Engine Leak 700 1987

posted by  greg_mustang on  Mon Nov 17 03:10 CST 2003
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Common for the valve cover gasket to leak, after age...
Note that the timing is a belt not a chain on your B230 engine.

Before tackling any oil leaks though, make sure your PCV system is not clogged (flame trap etc...) See FAQ for much info.

Greg







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1989 Volvo 740 GL Front Oil Engine Leak 700 1987

posted by  BDAY55 on  Mon Nov 17 04:09 CST 2003
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Is the Valve cover hidden alittle up front? I didn't notice it leaking from the side. It could be behind the timing BELT cover. I'll check the PCV stuff thanks.
BTW. Is there a decent diagram/picture/drawing of this engine? It would make it easier to viusalize what's going on. Thanks.








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1989 Volvo 740 GL Front Oil Engine Leak 700 1987

posted by  greg_mustang on  Mon Nov 17 04:58 CST 2003
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yah the front of the cover where the front end of the cam comes out is behind the plastic timing cover. Really close inspection should help distinguish a cam seal leak from a valve cover leak.

Diagrams are plentiful on the web.

This site is pretty brief but can help you until you get a book:
http://www.cybrrpartspro.com/Chilton%20Manuals/8786m/8786.HTML

Enjoy!

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1989 Volvo 740 GL Front Oil Engine Leak 700 1987

posted by  BDAY55 on  Mon Nov 17 05:23 CST 2003
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Great Link, Many Thanks.
If its the the camshaft seal, is that a big deal?







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