Steam, leak problems

TIGERRYES · Dec 12th, 2019, 13:43

2006 s40 diesel. Had a leak in the expansion tank due to a split so bought a new one and topped up water. Sitting in traffic I noticed steam coming from the left, passengers side, under bonnet at the back. Water level has dropped again. What could be happening. Can't smell antifreeze when it steams. Trouble is I hadn't noticed any water under the car when the weather is dry. Any ideas please

Dippydog · Dec 12th, 2019, 18:01

Coolant level can often drop after work on the system even when bled properly until everything settles.When the weather is dry run the engine and pop the bonnet to see if you can spot any further signs of leakage.

ITSv40 · Dec 12th, 2019, 19:47

You will be better off posting in the S40/V50/C70/C30 forum. Then you will get advice pertinent to your particular model.

Dec 12th, 2019, 13:43	#1
TIGERRYES New Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 19:35 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: rugby	Steam, leak problems 2006 s40 diesel. Had a leak in the expansion tank due to a split so bought a new one and topped up water. Sitting in traffic I noticed steam coming from the left, passengers side, under bonnet at the back. Water level has dropped again. What could be happening. Can't smell antifreeze when it steams. Trouble is I hadn't noticed any water under the car when the weather is dry. Any ideas please

Dec 12th, 2019, 19:47	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:39 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	You will be better off posting in the S40/V50/C70/C30 forum. Then you will get advice pertinent to your particular model. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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Dec 12th, 2019, 18:01	#2
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:24 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Coolant level can often drop after work on the system even when bled properly until everything settles.When the weather is dry run the engine and pop the bonnet to see if you can spot any further signs of leakage.

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