Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

1996 Volvo 850 oil leak from front of motor

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Old 09-25-2010, 05:03 PM
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Default 1996 Volvo 850 oil leak from front of motor

can anyone tell me what this might be due to...anyone ever had this happen? car had been running fine and then noticed oil on ground after degreasing seems to come from timing belt cover and oil on cv axle boot...???
 

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Could be front cam seals.
 
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Is this an easy fix?
 
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Old 09-25-2010, 07:55 PM
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A little worse than a timing belt job. But pull the outer timing belt cover and see if they are leaking.
 
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Old 09-25-2010, 08:21 PM
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Will try this out Will let you know thanks
 
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