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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Default Oil leak out of a little opening below the tranny?

Hi, I just noticed an oil leak this morning. My first thought was, it could be oil pan gasked, so I got under there and turned out it wansn't. Instead the oil leak iscoming from the little opening located right below the transmission through which you are able to see the flywheel. This is motor oil and not tranny oil. It's just a minor leak, but I can't figure it out. What could this be? Could someone please help me out here. Thank you
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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That is usually a rear engine seal leak.
But make sure the cam seals aren't leaking first though.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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How do I get to this, where is it located, there is no leak in the back of the engine that is visible to the eye??. Is this a big deal cause it's just a minor leak few drops over night even after driven hard. Will this get worse over time if not looked at? Thank you
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Yes it will get worse over time. You have to pull the transmission to replace the seal.
For now check the vent system and make sure something isn't clogged. If something is clogged then it might be building excess pressure making it leak.

Under the intake on the passenger side of the car is a fitting that is bolted on. In the middle like towards the motor is a small vacuum line. Make sure it isn't clogged at the fitting.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Thank you, so how much would it be to take care of this problem at the volvo dealership?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Which one the vent cleaning or the rear engine seal?
The vent cleaning might be around 1 hour labor.
The rear engine seal is like 8-10 hours labor.
 
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