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2001 Volvo S60 OIL LEAK

Tiny
FHYCSS
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  • 2001 VOLVO S60
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
THERE IS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE TOP OF MY ENGINE BEHIND THE TIMING BELT. WHERE IS THE OIL COMING FROM?
Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 10:38 AM

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Tiny
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Hi fhycss,

The area that can leak behind the timing belt are the valve cover gasket and/or camshaft oil seals.
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Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 12:50 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for answering my question. It is appreciated.
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009 AT 6:54 AM
Tiny
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You are welcomed.

Oil leaks can contaminate the timing belt causing premature failing so it should be rectified asap.
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009 AT 7:06 AM

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