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Originally Posted by IJMOK
So,
Before the winter hits and it gets worse I’ve pulled the trigger, I don’t want it to get dramatically worse when its much colder, its currently doing between 500 – 100 miles between top-ups.
My older S60 never moved a millimeter during my ownership
Contemplated various stop leak additives but I can’t get my head around having it in the whole system, not just in the rad, and the longer-term consequences.
Ordered a:
Nissens - 65615A
4L of OEM Volvo Coolant - (Blue apparently)
25L of DI Water
I’m hoping that Sirobb’s video is close enough:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMkRdCUAlks
Concerningly my coolant is currently a watery orange, so I’ll be extra thorough with the flushing to avoid any gelling.
Ill report back after the weekend on progress 😊
Rob |
Hi Rob an all,
I have the same thing. Apparently the rad is corroded and needs replacement. A common issue I gather. I've been quoted 400 by my independent mechanic (who is a friend) but I know a volvo rad cost 318GBP from Volvo. It obviously takes at least a couple of hours.
I know volvo don't make rads and use another manufacturer so I'll be very interested to hear how the Nissen rad fits. The "Volvo" rads are of obvious poor quality.
Thanks in advance for any updates.