V40 Coolant Leak

[bobthecabbage]

Mine has an intermittent leak from the red plastic bleed screws (not all engines have these).

Also as I said I had a leak from the expansion tank lid which had a bit of rubber sat on the seal. I lost a lot from that (well, 200ml in a week maybe) and there was no evidence of the leak several times when I opened the bonnet (it was running off/evaporating).

Best time to check is probably immediately or shortly after a run when the engine is warm.

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by Phandy

Hi Cheshire - how have you been?

I'm very well thank you and am following your strategy of replacing an unreliable S60 with a "reliable" V40 with interest.

Seriously though, I hope you get sorted soon...... and cheaply.

Always remember that no used car is 100% reliable and we're nearly always buying the previous owner's problem.
When I bought my car, I had 18 months trouble free then everything happened so you're just getting your problems out of the way at the beginning.

[Phandy]

Originally Posted by bobthecabbage

Mine has an intermittent leak from the red plastic bleed screws (not all engines have these).

Also as I said I had a leak from the expansion tank lid which had a bit of rubber sat on the seal. I lost a lot from that (well, 200ml in a week maybe) and there was no evidence of the leak several times when I opened the bonnet (it was running off/evaporating).

Best time to check is probably immediately or shortly after a run when the engine is warm.

H Bob, thanks for that. Will keep an eye on the areas you mentioned.

[Phandy]

Originally Posted by cheshired5

I'm very well thank you and am following your strategy of replacing an unreliable S60 with a "reliable" V40 with interest.

Seriously though, I hope you get sorted soon...... and cheaply.

Always remember that no used car is 100% reliable and we're nearly always buying the previous owner's problem.
When I bought my car, I had 18 months trouble free then everything happened so you're just getting your problems out of the way at the beginning.

Hi Cheshire. Missing your Videos. Maybe you could start doing some V40 videos?

I do miss my S60, but when I started to hate the car, it was time for a change. My current V40 is to keep me going for the next 6 months, until I can get a good 2004, V40 1.9D.

[creronr123]

Please for the top and bottom hoses what size hose clips do i need?