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James_N · Apr 10th, 2006, 12:24

It gets better every day

Went out to my car this morning to take it to the garage and have the exhaust fixed (which has now been done), and was greeted by a HUGE puddle of water under the car. It had been parked for about 13 hours. It all came out of the coolant tank, which i topped up with more water, so it looks like the radweld hasnt done any good what so ever.

Its possible it may be one of the pipes, but having no mechanical knowledge at all doesnt help.

Just popped it into the local garage on the way back from having the exhaust done and they said they will look into the leak for me. There was nothing obvious when he just looked at it, so it seems to be a problem that occours when the engine is cold, but as i say, its being looked at tomorrow hopefully.

The exhaust is still blowing slightly too so im going to ask the tyre place if they actually sealed all the area's that they said they would, maybe they forgot one or two, but it does run much quieter and smoother now.

So im getting all my problems ironed out slowly but surely. But anyone can could offer advice on the radiator leak for when i take the car in tomorrow, would be appriciated

Thanks as always
James

logicaltuning · Apr 10th, 2006, 12:41

rad leaks are usually silly things if it aint actually the rad

pipes split , seals corrode, joints loosen over years

split pipes are the most common fault though id say

James_N · Apr 10th, 2006, 13:49

yeah. on first inspection the pipe seems ok but cant really tell that much just by peering into the engine bay and try to look like i know what im doing

Hopefully it will be a cheap fix though

James A · Apr 10th, 2006, 16:29

It could be the water pump, as they tend to leak when the engine isn't running

According to its service history, The Volvo has had FIVE replacement water pumps during its life, the last being in August 2003, not long before I bought it

James_N · Apr 10th, 2006, 16:56

i never thought of the water pump but it could well be that, ive read that many a water pump seem to go on the 740 series. I'll suggest it tomorrow to the mechanic guy

bobcat · Apr 10th, 2006, 17:11

spose the old girl is just giving you more to write about, james!!!!

James A · Apr 10th, 2006, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_N

i never thought of the water pump but it could well be that, ive read that many a water pump seem to go on the 740 series. I'll suggest it tomorrow to the mechanic guy

Thankfully, 740 water pumps are cheap to buy (£26.50 from GSF Car Parts) and apparently dead easy to replace

James_N · Apr 10th, 2006, 17:58

lol bobcat, it looks that way

Quote:

Originally Posted by James A

Thankfully, 740 water pumps are cheap to buy (£26.50 from GSF Car Parts) and apparently dead easy to replace

Thank god, i cant afford much more expense at the min i'll find out for sure tomorrow.

1stRaven · Apr 10th, 2006, 18:09

If you have the engine splash pan on your car (its the large plastic tray at the bottom), just see which bit is wet. Should give you an idea of where the leak is coming from. If non of it is wet, I would suggest rad as thats not over the splash pan.

Just an idea.

James_N · Apr 10th, 2006, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stRaven

If you have the engine splash pan on your car (its the large plastic tray at the bottom), just see which bit is wet. Should give you an idea of where the leak is coming from. If non of it is wet, I would suggest rad as thats not over the splash pan.

Just an idea.

I dont have the splash pan on the car unfortunatly but thanks for the suggestion

Apr 10th, 2006, 12:24	#1
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	More Problems It gets better every day Went out to my car this morning to take it to the garage and have the exhaust fixed (which has now been done), and was greeted by a HUGE puddle of water under the car. It had been parked for about 13 hours. It all came out of the coolant tank, which i topped up with more water, so it looks like the radweld hasnt done any good what so ever. Its possible it may be one of the pipes, but having no mechanical knowledge at all doesnt help. Just popped it into the local garage on the way back from having the exhaust done and they said they will look into the leak for me. There was nothing obvious when he just looked at it, so it seems to be a problem that occours when the engine is cold, but as i say, its being looked at tomorrow hopefully. The exhaust is still blowing slightly too so im going to ask the tyre place if they actually sealed all the area's that they said they would, maybe they forgot one or two, but it does run much quieter and smoother now. So im getting all my problems ironed out slowly but surely. But anyone can could offer advice on the radiator leak for when i take the car in tomorrow, would be appriciated Thanks as always James __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Apr 10th, 2006, 13:49	#3
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	yeah. on first inspection the pipe seems ok but cant really tell that much just by peering into the engine bay and try to look like i know what im doing Hopefully it will be a cheap fix though __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Apr 10th, 2006, 16:29	#4
James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	It could be the water pump, as they tend to leak when the engine isn't running According to its service history, The Volvo has had FIVE replacement water pumps during its life, the last being in August 2003, not long before I bought it __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth

Apr 10th, 2006, 16:56	#5
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	i never thought of the water pump but it could well be that, ive read that many a water pump seem to go on the 740 series. I'll suggest it tomorrow to the mechanic guy __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Apr 10th, 2006, 17:11	#6
bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	spose the old girl is just giving you more to write about, james!!!! __________________ Volvo 850R Auto,173K,Bobcat\SW Autos Ecu,18T,Reverse IC,13 Row Engine Oil Cooler,39 Row ATF Cooler,20psi VDO Boost Gauge,6000k HID's (low), Osram 50% Silverstars (High),ITG Filter,OEM Strutbrace,Aerial Down Switch,302mm Front Discs,Ferodo DS2500 Front/Rear,Goodridge SS Hoses,Koni Adjustable Dampers,Eibach Pro Kit, Powerflex Control Arm Bushes, Clear Side Repeaters. http://www.swautos.co.uk SW Auto's Ebay Shop http://www.volvo-tech.co.uk

Apr 10th, 2006, 12:41	#2
logicaltuning Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2010 11:00 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: wolverhampton	rad leaks are usually silly things if it aint actually the rad pipes split , seals corrode, joints loosen over years split pipes are the most common fault though id say

Apr 10th, 2006, 18:09	#9
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	If you have the engine splash pan on your car (its the large plastic tray at the bottom), just see which bit is wet. Should give you an idea of where the leak is coming from. If non of it is wet, I would suggest rad as thats not over the splash pan. Just an idea.

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