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Small Radiator leak....is there a product I can use to plug it? 700

posted by  TONY H on  Mon Jun 20 04:50 CST 2005
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I agree 100% with the posts below. If you are just buying time and it's a small leak then the BARR's Stop leak works well. I would drain a little anti freeze out of the Block so you know the fluid level is below the hose on the Overflow tank. Because of the way Volvo has their Overflow tank as the Radiator access I would mix the BARRs with some antifreeze. Start engine and let idle as you slowly pour this BARR's into the Overflow. After it's all in continue to fill the Overflow to it's normal height. Hop in the Volvo and take it for a 30 mile ride.
I'm not a fan of this stuff but I have a FORD Explorer that is a nightmare with Intake Manifold gasket issues. The torque on the manifold bolts is so low and the bolt pattern is crappy...After a short time of doing the job...it leaks again. This stuff has been a grteat help for that.
Good luck
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