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1997 Volvo 850 oil leaks

Tiny
SAMMY10
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  • 1997 VOLVO 850
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 181,000 MILES
I ve cleaned all underneath thcar so I can try to see were my oil leak is coming from ive narrowed it down to driver side of the motor below the turbo but the oil just trickles out then rolls down the motor, so after cleaning all that area I ruled that portion out. The oil see to be seeping near where the motor and trans come together other than that I have no problems runs great except the couple drops of oil each day can you help please
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 9:31 PM

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Tiny
VOLVO SERVICE ADV
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  • 175 POSTS
OIL LEAKING FROM THAT AREA NORMALLY INDICATES THE REAR MAIN SEAL MAY BE LEAKING. THAT SEAL IS BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET TO THE SEAL IS BY REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE FLYWHEEL. HAVE THAT VERIFIED BEFORE YOU START SPEDING MONEY ON REPAIRS.
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