I just picked up a 98 V70 GLT with 160k miles. The timing belt and water pump were changed 20k miles ago, so I'm good there. My problem is that I seem to have a pretty good oil leak and I'm not 100% sure what I'm looking at. I'm new to Volvo's and new to these forums and I need a little help. I tried a search, but didn't find what I was looking for.

I believe my oil cooler lines are leaking. Can someone confirm that these are the oil cooler lines I'm looking at? They connect right below the upper radiator hose on top and run down near the oil filter on the front passenger corner of the oil pan.

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.


If my assumption is correct, how difficult are these lines to change? Do I need any special tools, tiny hands or prayers of a Nordic Shaman?

Thank you in advance for your help.

 

Looks like it to me. My stealer charged me something like $158 for the line so you may want to check around. I needed it fast since my daughter was going back to college the next day. Here are my instructions:

Oil Cooler Line replacement instructions on a 1998 Volvo S70 GLT

 

Thank you very much. Based on your walk through, I should be able to handle that.

 

Hot oil has a way of "migrating" from where it's leaking from to another (usually lower) spot.

I.e. i would suggest you clean the area thoroughly and verify that the oil leak is indeed coming from the lines before you spend the $$ and the labor/time..