Volvo C70 coolant issues

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Hi,

I recently bought a used C70 coupe from a dealer (150K miles).
GREAT RIDE !!!
But ... I immediately had a problem with a broken coolant hoose
(connected to the reservoir).
It was changed and filled up with coolant but still there is a leak at
the connection between the hoose and the reservoir. Not a big thing
but when the engine is warm, I can see a drop every 5-6 seconds. If I
leave the car on a spot overnight I can see a little paddle of
coolant (few sq. inches). Just a little worried as now is winter
here .. what is going to happen in summer? Besides my driving is
definetely average, not aggressive.
I have to say that the reservoir was filled up with coolant more than
the MAX level. After one week it's still more that the MAX level.
Should I wait and see what happen when the coolant level is between
MIN and MAX ?

Thanks
 
Hi,

I recently bought a used C70 coupe from a dealer (150K miles).
GREAT RIDE !!!
But ... I immediately had a problem with a broken coolant hoose
(connected to the reservoir).
It was changed and filled up with coolant but still there is a leak at
the connection between the hoose and the reservoir.
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It would appear that the repair was not done correctly. The hiose
may be incorrectly installed, the clamp may not have been put back on
and there may be a leak at the reservoir.
Not a big thing
but when the engine is warm, I can see a drop every 5-6 seconds.
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That is a significant leak and should be fixed.


If I
leave the car on a spot overnight I can see a little paddle of
coolant (few sq. inches). Just a little worried as now is winter
here .. what is going to happen in summer?
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It will probably leak even more.

Besides my driving is
definetely average, not aggressive.
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Has no real impact.
I have to say that the reservoir was filled up with coolant more than
the MAX level. After one week it's still more that the MAX level.
Should I wait and see what happen when the coolant level is between
MIN and MAX ?
Click to expand...

Suggest that you get it looked at by someone other than the person who
did the original repair.
 
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