About James TenBrook Expertise I can answer anything about new Volvos (`99 and up). I have extensive training in new models but no experience with old models so please no questions regarding any of these models: 240, 940, 960, S90, V90, 740, 760, 780, 850, 1800, Bertone, vintage Volvos.
Experience ASE master Technician
Volvo Master Technician
Currently employed at dealer in Florida for the past 1.5 years
Education/Credentials Universal Techinical Institute Graduate
Volvo SAFE Tech training program gradutate - Validictorian
Volvo Master Tech
Awards and Honors Numerous individual class awards at UTI
Directors honors list
National honor society Alpha Beta Kappa
Question The car has an oil leak. It appears to be somewhere at the join of the sump, just behind the driveshaft to the RH wheel but its hard to pinpoint. Any ideas on where it might be and how to fix? The car has done only 72000km and seems to run well.
Answer Well first be sure that it is oil. The water pumps there have a big tendancy to leak. The water will usually pick up dirt on the way down and kinda look like oil. Next likely would be cam seals. Its all gonna be under the timing cover which is why you can't see it. Either way, unless you feel comfortable doing a timing belt yourself you need to take it somewhere. Once the belt is off its very easy but you cannot mess the belt up. If it goes back on wrong you are buying a new motor for your car.
