Post 743968 by Darkvader666 on 2014-10-22 11:43:12
As its now getting a bit cooler, have started using the heater and in turn have started losing water!
I have searched the forum so know its a common problem.
My symptom is water loss after using the car. No leaks while standing still, no misting of windscreen, no mayo anywhere and no wet carpets.
The previous owner had already replaced the expansion tank with the green cap but that could need replacing?
I do have quite a bit of water vapor from exhaust on start up but thats it.
Waiting for my mechanic to get it on the ramps for a more extensive look around but just in case I need a new rad, I did see a thread somewhere about an uprated rad, but since then I cannot find the thread again.
Therefore does anyone have any info on what that rad is, from where and how much? In addition in case its a water pump is there an uprated one of those or will the standard volvo one be sufficient??
Hopefully it might just be a hose, but again is there any uprated hose that anyone recommends?
Sorry about all the questions but experience counts for alot!!
Thanks,
Post 743972 by merc85 on 2014-10-22 12:00:35
is the car manual or Auto?
Post 743974 by Darkvader666 on 2014-10-22 12:12:49
Sorry, it's a 1999 2.4 T auto.
Post 743981 by RollingThunder on 2014-10-22 12:46:50
uh-oh.
Keep an eye on the auto transmission fluid and its level - Volvo radiators rot internally and its pretty common to have them fail and lose coolant into the autobox via the transmission cooler built into the radiator...
Post 743999 by Darkvader666 on 2014-10-22 14:03:13
I haven't checked the transmission dipstick recently.
Would that have mayo if water is going into the box?
Post 744001 by stribo on 2014-10-22 14:10:17
[QUOTE=Darkvader666;743999]I haven't checked the transmission dipstick recently.
Would that have mayo if water is going into the box?[/QUOTE]
It won't be mayo as such, it'll be an opaque pink rather than clear red.
Post 744130 by Darkvader666 on 2014-10-22 20:38:31
I had a look at the Tranny dipstick and it is a very dark colour instead of red and I only had it changed a couple of years ago !!
So does this mean the gearbox will be ruined?
In answer to my original question does anyone know of a uprated radiator??
Cheers !!
Post 744138 by stribo on 2014-10-22 21:30:01
[QUOTE=Darkvader666;744130]I had a look at the Tranny dipstick and it is a very dark colour instead of red and I only had it changed a couple of years ago !!
So does this mean the gearbox will be ruined?
In answer to my original question does anyone know of a uprated radiator??
Cheers !![/QUOTE]
Pricey, but great quality.
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=608_611&products_id=8628
Post 744140 by oblark on 2014-10-22 21:36:30
[QUOTE=Darkvader666;744130]I had a look at the Tranny dipstick and it is a very dark colour instead of red and I only had it changed a couple of years ago !!
So does this mean the gearbox will be ruined?
[/QUOTE]
No, it means it about time you changed the oil in the auto box or you`ll be changing the auto box.
Post 744199 by Darkvader666 on 2014-10-23 10:14:23
Thanks stribo, found that one last night and very pricey compared to standard one but if it does an excellant job, mite give it a go.
Will have the gearbox done again at the same time !
Thanks for the tips!
Post 744202 by stribo on 2014-10-23 10:23:46
[QUOTE=Darkvader666;744199]Thanks stribo, found that one last night and very pricey compared to standard one but if it does an excellant job, mite give it a go.
Will have the gearbox done again at the same time !
Thanks for the tips![/QUOTE]
I got on for my C70, as the original decided it couldn't handle the weight of the upgraded do88 intercooler.
Post 744227 by MoleT-5R on 2014-10-23 13:45:47
may also be worth lifting the footwell carpets and checking the soundproofing mats below aren't soaking to rule out heater matrix leaks, the carpets are plastic backed so the water doesn't come through from below hiding the problem
Post 745068 by Darkvader666 on 2014-10-28 12:56:21
After much ado, the rad decided to leak water properly at the weekend so having it changed for a regular volvo item (cheap price from Braydons!) but not the uprated one I wanted due to the fact my mechanic is going on a month long cruise sponsored by Volvo drivers!!
With an oil change and tranny box oil change this should rectify the issue.....unless it then means something else needs changing !! :bricks:
In the meantime big thanks for all the suggestions !