hey guys ll need your help asap.l think l messed up something trying to change my oil pan seals. after putting everything back together l found out my passenger side was leaking really bad.with the car running l can hear some scratching sound which l have noo idea and my lifters are knocking too.could it be that one of the seals came off?here is a video of it.

volvo 850 massive oil leak - YouTube

 

could it be that the new seals came off.can that cause the leak?

 

or l didnt apply enough sealant

 

it looks like its coming from where the small seals in the oil pan sit.two seals in there.the small one and big one.l think its coming from where the small o-ring is located.l think it came off again. if it happens that l dont apply enough sealant will that cause a leak?

 

There isn't any way you can drive it like that so you're going to have to pull the pan back down and then you should have your answer on what went wrong. Sorry

 

would applying less sealant cause this?or the oring coming off could cause this?thank you

 

would it be okay adding other sealants to the volvo sealant.would that be okay?

 

No, something went wrong so you'll have to take it apart and re-do it. I've had my dash off no less than 5 times and finally got my problem fixed right. And yes, in the mean time several pieces of plastic has broken that I had to glue.

You have to remember that if you're working with liquid sealant the surfaces have to be spotless and oil free.

 

would it be okay adding other sealants to the volvo sealant.would that be okay?

 

thanks guys,can l mix aftermarket sealant with volvo sealant.will it work fine

 

would it be okay adding other sealants to the volvo sealant.would that be okay?

 

Possibly, what exactly is the sealant you are thinking of using and in what locations ??

 

Man, calm down a little and don't ask the same question 6 times in a row. Geesss.

I would NOT suggest mixing any liquid sealants. Use one or the other. If the sealant you are talking about is the anerobic, get the Permatex stuff if the cost is hurting you. Mixing sealants would be like contaminating the sealant.

 

How about you take it apart first and find out what went wrong before you start to think about how you'll glue it back together Why did you take the pan off to begin with ?? Is this leak the reason you pulled the pan and did the seals or is this leak because you pulled the pan ??

And no, most of us aren't sitting here waiting for someone to ask a question so don't expect a quick reply or an hourly update, heck it might be a day or two before someone gets back to you. If you need immediate help tow it to a mechanic, pay him and then you can expect to have someone on call.
If you want it free, you take pot luck.

 

thanks guys.l really appreciate ur input.sorry if l was being too much.l know you dont sit behind the computer all day because you things to take care of.the reason why l kept posting was because ideas was just running through my head on what could have cause this.may be it can make it easy for you to give me options on what you think could have cause that,just been worried cuz this is my only car.please dont go hard on me.sorry if l was being a pain.

 

Again, take it apart and check it out and put it back together carefully. That's all you can do. We do it all the time. I just got back from taking someone's brakes apart after doing the job 3 weeks ago. Because they hear a noise. Heck, a 38 year old Ford truck will make noises. No problems with the brakes but I wasted an hour checking out the faint noise. It's not fun or easy but when you take DIY route you have to redo stuff sometimes. A guy a few weeks ago did his timing belt and destroyed his head (bad timing alignment) and had to pull the head and rebuild it. Tough sometimes but if something doesn't go right, you'll have to redo it.

 

thank you RSPI and kiss4afrog. l dropped the pan and the big seal in the oil pan was stumped by the pan when l was putting it back up.it allowed oil pass it all the way out.now l have to order a new seal. next time l will use the sealant on the seal and make it stick up there in the ring to prevent it from dropping again..thank you very much for your help.sorry for being a pain.

 

Sometimes it just takes a deep breath and going back at it. No worries.

Glad it's that simple, well for a PITA that is

 

thanks brother for your help. really appreciated

 

RSPI and Kiss4afrog, one more question.do you know of any website that sells the oil pan o ring in singles?you know the seals that stays up on the block?not the oil pick up tube. mine is messed up and l dont want to get a whole set of oil sump kit.thanks