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radiator leak S70

posted by  RWR on  Thu Mar 23 07:41 CST 2006
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Two weeks after I bought my 99 S70 I notice anti-freeze leak. There is a small hole on left inside toward the top(as you face the car). The hole is very small and the fluid is coming out under a lot of pressure. The hole is actually in a flat area. Can this be repaired? The radiator is PVC, so didn't know how to proceed. Any thoughts would be helpful.








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    radiator leak S70

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Mar 24 06:23 CST 2006
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    Because the hole is in the plastic, it is not repairable. Scout the web for a new OEM radiator. It sounds like the PO added water and let the car freeze.
    This is a good time to replace the antifreeze and flush the tranny. BTW, if there is a dealer close by, spend the extra money and get Volvo antifreeze. Some of the antifreezes on the market don't work well with aluminum and plastic.

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)







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