discovered my leak is going into my distributor, im guessin its leakin around the ignition rotor and out. i put some black sealant around the black "cup" that goes in between cap and rotor. any other suggestions?

 

Ugh, that will do nothing. The problem is the cam seal deeper inside, you need to replace that. A couple bucks for the seal and about 20 minutes of your time and you will be good to go.

remove the distributor, the now siliconed cup, the rotor, the rotor mount and you are at the seal.

 

is this a common thing?

 

+1 with Boxpin

It happens, thats why they sell the replacement parts, but its a very simple fix... I redid my head I got a cam seal with a hole in it in my kit.. Things happen once you have the rotor and stuff off use a pick to pull the old one out, grease the new one line it up and slide it in... DONE.. I used a 1/4 inch extension to make sure mine was in all the way.

 

do i need to replace the rotor and cap? just to make sure, is this the correct seal i need?

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...729653_0_2024_

 

I would replace the cap and rotor to be safe... the drying oil over time could cause cracks.

Id go with napa if you could, ive had bad experiences with autozone's seals.

What is your exact year/model/and motor size, I have napa on speed dial and I could get you the exact P/N.
if you are able to (not driving your car to get it) i would pull the old seal and bring it with you to match it before you buy it... Remember color doesnot really matter aslong as they are the correct size.

 

It's best to take the motor sn off of the front of the timing belt cover.

Also, most will tell you that you should ONLY install OEM seals. I believe our S70 had seals in it that were only about 2 years old before they started leaking again. I've heard some leaking in less time than that. However, Matt should know because he racks up the miles. The OEM seals can last 10+ years as long as you KEEP YOUR PCV system serviced. A plugged PCV system an blow those seals.

 

its a 96 non turbo...thanks for the help

 

Napa numbers...
NOS 17806 (napa)
or
ATM 2118559(scantech)
or
FPG TCS46037 (fel-Pro Front seal set)
or
OEM # 3507309 (Volvo)

either one you get make sure you grease them before you put the new one in... use something like this --->https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...(P_RecType%3aA)