240 Any other seals besides valve cover gasket?

Awaffa2003 · 09-23-2020, 07:43 PM

Hey all,
I blew what I believe to be a valve cover gasket last night, there is oil literally spitting out of the top of the engine towards the back. Not being able to actually see back there, I'm lead to believe that this is a valve cover gasket blowing due to a clogged flame trap. Could it also be a cam seal?

I've tried searching for a diagram or picture to no avail. All I know for sure is that in that circular area, it's blowing oil like a blowhole.

2turbotoys · 09-23-2020, 08:08 PM

Rear cam seal could be pushed out.

84B23F · 09-24-2020, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awaffa2003

there is oil literally spitting out of the top of the engine towards the back

Back side pic here

Get a new one of this: VICTOR REINZ 940096
and install it

dorvin · 09-24-2020, 10:28 AM

One of these may be worthwhile install while you're back there too:

https://www.ipdusa.com/products/5561...ner-ipd-103560

However, I'd make sure your PCV system isn't blocked, as with this escape avenue blocked, it's one less thing to blow before the rear main starts to leak because of crankcase pressure.

snailmale · 09-25-2020, 02:59 PM

Change them both since you're there.

09-23-2020, 07:43 PM	#1
Awaffa2003 Board Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern IL	Any other seals besides valve cover gasket? Hey all, I blew what I believe to be a valve cover gasket last night, there is oil literally spitting out of the top of the engine towards the back. Not being able to actually see back there, I'm lead to believe that this is a valve cover gasket blowing due to a clogged flame trap. Could it also be a cam seal? I've tried searching for a diagram or picture to no avail. All I know for sure is that in that circular area, it's blowing oil like a blowhole.

09-23-2020, 08:08 PM	#2
2turbotoys Astro Zombie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Reading pa	Rear cam seal could be pushed out. __________________ Feedback thread https://forums.tbforums.com/showthread.php?t=144924 1978 242, 5.3 L33 1979 242, MS, R brakes 2006 V50 T5 AWD @ 17 PSI

09-24-2020, 10:28 AM	#4
dorvin idunno Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago / Minnesota	One of these may be worthwhile install while you're back there too: https://www.ipdusa.com/products/5561...ner-ipd-103560 However, I'd make sure your PCV system isn't blocked, as with this escape avenue blocked, it's one less thing to blow before the rear main starts to leak because of crankcase pressure. __________________ '77 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme '81 VW Rabbit '91 Volvo 740 '93 Volvo 240 - 683/1600

09-25-2020, 02:59 PM	#5
snailmale Board Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: SiO2 Mound	Change them both since you're there. __________________ KEEP THE VOLVOS CIRCULATING! - '83 245 Turbo

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