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.

high crankcase pressure

Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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leak down and pressure test all ok-
still have seriously high blowby - could it be my oil pump is defective-
i had a leak at the back of my engine - coming from a plate with 4 bolts in it - i took the plate off and inside was a metal rod - looks like a hydraulic something or other covered in oil - please advise on what it is
 
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Have you changed your PCV system, including all hoses, oil trap, etc? if so, did you clean out the 2 ports on the block? if it's a turbo, did you clean the PTC? if it's a non- turbo, did you change the flame trap?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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its a complete rebuild every thing was done - and checked no less than 3 times before first fire - ive come down to 1 thing - catalytic converter is blocked - checked exhaust and it was really light when my friend pressed the accel.- so my next trick will be to remove the cat and try that - other than that - i might neeed to strip the engine down and start again
 
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Before you do a strip down again you should look into getting a professional leak down done. That will put your mind at ease. Good or bad it will answer the question.
 
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