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Old 08-10-2020, 06:55 AM
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It`s been six weeks

I agree that he should get the engine cleaned, completely. Wash it until nothing is left on it, no dirt, no oil, nothing; get the entire engine compartment fully cleaned up.
It is very very very cheap and easy to do that and in comparison to newer cars it is also much safer with less complications. And plenty of space.

And posting good quality pictures would be tons of help, too; or uploading a youtube video (or more) for the forumers to see.
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Old 08-12-2020, 02:11 AM
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you're so right. Jumping out of the basics is the story of my life. So I will do that at first as soon as I can. I was trying to identify if my rack is a ZF or a cam gear, but I should start with the cleaning.
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Old 08-21-2020, 02:44 AM
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Hello! Some news of my everlasting leaks

I didnt have to look too far to understand my PS leak. I remove the left boot and it was full of fresh oil. Some gasket in the inside must be damaged. A few months ago, I hit a roudabout, the rack did not appreciate the encounter with this piece of concrete, for sure. Plus, the ball joints are dead, so is the axial joint...a second hand rack in good condition worth 70€ so I bought it from the junkyard.


The replacement looks like a straightforward job, but if you have any tip, would be glad to hear

Ps : maybe I should write a new post about that, as it differs from the initial subject?

Have a good day.
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Old 08-21-2020, 03:56 PM
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Sounds like your car needs a couple of weekends of attention, but all of the old volvos do. I wonder, you found a diesel in the wrecking yard?
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Old 08-22-2020, 12:07 AM
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yes, in France one can find as much diesels as gasoline volvos. I'd say there is even more D24 equipped cars than B200 etc
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Old 08-22-2020, 09:13 AM
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That is very nice. I think in the USA it is probably 1 diesel out of 300 volvos junked. Maybe even rarer than that.
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Old 08-22-2020, 09:45 AM
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Quote:
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Ps : maybe I should write a new post about that, as it differs from the initial subject?
Yes, please start a new post, in an effort to make it easier for future members to find appropriate information.
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Old 05-08-2021, 07:32 AM
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hello eveyone!

I'm coming back, with my usual leaks. I dont remember if I announced it before but the big VC gasket is solved. . So Im pretty sure there is NO oil coming from the top.

I can locate the new leak. But it seems to be near the water pump?! Any idea?

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Old 05-08-2021, 10:42 AM
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Im pretty sure there is NO oil coming from the top.
That's a good size leak. If you are certain that it's not leaking from the VC gasket there in the front corner, that leaves two possibilities:

1. Head gasket, although mainly the higher pressure oil passages are located in the area under the vacuum pump.

2. Front camshaft seal.

Can you take better photos? Shine a strong flashlight right up there into the source when you take the photo to illuminate it better.
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Old 05-10-2021, 10:36 AM
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hello ngoma

here is the best view I can get. I removed the timing housing and . You can see the water pump. with its blue grease.

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