Leaky radiotor

ramz · Jul 4th, 2006, 22:57

i think the radiotor on my 1994 440 is being a bit leaky, i think. it has done this before and some radweld sorted out the problem, but now it seems as if its coming from somewhere different!

the other end of the raditor to the red plug. anyone any ideas?

and does anyone know of anywhere in ipswich that is a volvo specialst, other than brookhouse volvo, i think there just parts

Jul 5th, 2006, 02:33

If it keeps leaking like that then it could well just be too much corrosion and radweld can no longer seal it.

Be careful - it might just "go" one day soonish.

If you have an iffy rad and need to drive the motor urgently, leave the pressure cap off. The leak may not be present if the system is not pressurised. Equally check for leaks when coolant hot as some are blatantly obvious in this state (but obviously hot = burn so be careful ).

Pete

Jul 4th, 2006, 22:57	#1
ramz Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2010 00:24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich View Photos By: ramz	Leaky radiotor i think the radiotor on my 1994 440 is being a bit leaky, i think. it has done this before and some radweld sorted out the problem, but now it seems as if its coming from somewhere different! the other end of the raditor to the red plug. anyone any ideas? and does anyone know of anywhere in ipswich that is a volvo specialst, other than brookhouse volvo, i think there just parts

Jul 5th, 2006, 02:33	#2
peteS40 Guest Location:	If it keeps leaking like that then it could well just be too much corrosion and radweld can no longer seal it. Be careful - it might just "go" one day soonish. If you have an iffy rad and need to drive the motor urgently, leave the pressure cap off. The leak may not be present if the system is not pressurised. Equally check for leaks when coolant hot as some are blatantly obvious in this state (but obviously hot = burn so be careful ). Pete

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