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Volvo Penta D12-800

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  1. Scott M, Mar 18, 2016
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    I have a pair of 2008 D12-800. I get regular intermittent oils leaks at the screws around the oil pans of both engines. Is this normal? These are not major leaks...few drips here and few drips there. very rarely in the same place twice.

    Any feedback or guidance would be appreciated.
  2. K1W1, Mar 18, 2016
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    There is a lot of turbulence in an oil pan when an engine is running.

    Are your oil levels always close to full or overfull?

    Do you get any movement out of the bolts that appear to be leaking when you try to tighten them up or do the leaks just stop by themselves for no apparent reason?
  3. Scott M, Mar 18, 2016
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    Oil levels always near full...never over. The leaks tend to stop on their own.
  4. K1W1, Mar 18, 2016
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    That really is weird, are they noticeable after you have refuelled ( heavily loaded) or run at a speed where your crankcase pressure may have been near its max?
  5. Scott M, Mar 18, 2016
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    Not that I have noticed. I have the impression that it is happening more at cold...when they have not been run. It seems to decrease when they have been run for extended times. I will track that more closely this season. Would you expect more under load because of the higher crank case pressure?
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  6. K1W1, Mar 18, 2016
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    It is one way I could think the back pressure might be high and the crankcase at an elevated level as a result. Have you ever tried to nip the oil pan bolts up?
  7. Scott M, Mar 18, 2016
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    Yes, was planning on doing that this spring before launch. Need to add a torque wrench to my tool box.
  8. K1W1, Mar 18, 2016
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    I do not think I have ever seen an oil pan bolts tightened by a torque wrench. Please post back after you have checked them and let us know how you get on so anyone else with the same problem who searches can find the result.
  9. T.K., Mar 18, 2016
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    According to Volvo Penta, oil levels should never be at maximum. They should be between the min and max notches.

    Are your crankcase breather filters clean? When have you last replaced them?
  10. Scott M, Mar 18, 2016
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    Always between min and max. Need to check crankcase breather filters and confirm if changed when serviced...good suggestion.
  11. Capt J, Mar 18, 2016
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    Yes, I would check and/or change these.
  12. FIQ, Mar 25, 2016
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    Maybe you have a leak higher up on the engine
    The oil might be tracking around the gap between the pan and the block then finding a sharp point, a screw head, and falls off.
  13. Scott M, Jun 15, 2016
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    conclusion...changed out crankcase breather filters and tightened up all oil pan bolts. Problem solved...so far!
  14. T.K., Jun 15, 2016
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    Excellent, keep an eye on it but hopefully you now have resolved it permanently.
  15. Capt Ralph, Jun 15, 2016
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    Please keep us updated on your fix.
    The whole world is watching on YF,
    I also.
    thx