ThaBigO Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Hey guys i notice that my radiator fuild has been leaking. I fill it up and it last for about a week then i have to refill it again. I think its leaking from that one hose right underneath the Raidator Fuild Resivour. I removed the hose and i wanna see if i can check it for any leaks. Is there a way i can do this?? Im pretty certain its this hose but not a 100 percent sure. Thanks,Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Hey guys i notice that my radiator fuild has been leaking. I fill it up and it last for about a week then i have to refill it again. I think its leaking from that one hose right underneath the Raidator Fuild Resivour. I removed the hose and i wanna see if i can check it for any leaks. Is there a way i can do this?? Im pretty certain its this hose but not a 100 percent sure. Thanks,OrlandoOK, first, you say, "radiator fluid" I rekon you mean coolant, right? These cars have coolant, tranny fluid and motor oil running through tha radiators.Are you seeing the coolant under the coolant reservoir? If the hose is in doubt, just replace it! It'll cost you about $7 + a new hose clamp...why mess around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaBigO Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 yea coolant fuild radiator fuild same thing.... There isnt a way to test the hose?? Like put it in boiling water or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 fuild, LOL! Have a look under the reservoir, maybe the clamp is loose? Maybe the tank is cracked? Have a look ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediboytj Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I have the same car as you.I would actually lift up the entire reservoir and check the bottom hose/clamp area where it attaches to the reservoir. I had a coolant leak for months and couldnt figure it out, but I realized it was actually a crack in the actual reservoir at the bottom where the hose attaches, and it was getting worse, to the point where if I fill it, it would just spill right out.Whats crazy is that both the bottom and the top hose were cracked.You should immediately be able to tell if its the reservoir because when you lift it up, you should see a whole mess of coolant everywhere, especially on the hose itself.the reservoir new is $85 from the stealership, fairly easy install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James100 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 the reservoir new is $85 from the stealership, fairly easy install.$37 from EEuroparts.com for the Volvo brand. Buy it from somebody online. Cap is $4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangotang Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 If you believe that you have a leak in the system, pressure test it and see where there are leaks. The system may not always be leaking from where you think it is.And as James said, the cheapest place to get the reservoir is on the internet. Screw paying $85 for a $35 part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaBigO Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Yea thats what im trying to do but how do i do a pressure test??? Also i looked at it yesturday. And i moved the hose that is located beneath the resivour and coolant squirted right out. So im thinking if it comes out when i move it maybe it comes out while drving, since there is vibration like when hitting a bump or something. Thanks,Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James100 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Check the top of the reservoir to see if its warped also. Its common with the age of your car. Then just buy reservoir, cap and the 2 hoses coming out of it. Then your done. And the fluid sensor just pops right out. Pops right in. No tool needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaBigO Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hey i was jw the Coolant samco hoses for my car, Which ones are they??? Is that one of the hoses that i need or are those two hoses different?Thanks,Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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