mikie Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I've been noticing a small leak for some time now but it was never that bad untill now. I just refilled the coolant tank about 2 weeks ago (as my mechanic took a look at it and could not find were the leak was coming from) and it's empty again. The coolant is dripping from the front of the car, all over the air guide and the front frame of the car. I checked all hoses, check radiator, water pump has not been change (I should do it) but it's dry. I don't know wear else to look. Exhaust fumes look normal. Any input? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64pvolvo1800 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I've been noticing a small leak for some time now but it was never that bad untill now. I just refilled the coolant tank about 2 weeks ago (as my mechanic took a look at it and could not find were the leak was coming from) and it's empty again. The coolant is dripping from the front of the car, all over the air guide and the front frame of the car. I checked all hoses, check radiator, water pump has not been change (I should do it) but it's dry. I don't know wear else to look. Exhaust fumes look normal. Any input?put money on the radiator side tanks. new rad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 That's what my mechanic said, might have a small crack somewhere. I was hoping maybe it was going to be something smaller price wise. We shall see. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Chances are the rad is weeping when it's cold and then stops when it's warmed up ....O-rings expand and contract...same thing that brought down the first shuttle(it's kinda a sick thought but the only thing I can reference too?) Basically it probably needs a rad as already said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted March 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Yup so you guys where right, need a new rad. VLVWorld has a "NEW" (aftermarket) rad for $200, does anyone know what brand this is?I heard a good alternative to the $400 OEM is nissens... just want to verify what volvo world sells...Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Performance Radiator ..outta Texas Performance Radiator ..outta Texas Simply a guess ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Make sure that the overflow hose isn't leaking first before you replace the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted April 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Performance Radiator ..outta Texas Simply a guess ??how much and where? if it's much more then OEM it doesn't make sense with a non turbo, no?oh your anwering my question... how does one come to a guess like that may I ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 (aftermarket) rad for $200By the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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