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1990 Volvo 760 Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Coolant leak, Radiator.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 18, 2010

Car leaking coolant profusely

Engine Cooling problem
1990 Volvo 760 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 260k+ miles

What are some of the problems associated w/ coolant leaking? what should I look out for?
Avatar Asked by Andre10

Answer

Replied on October 15, 2010

many components can cause coolant leak, the most common being cracked radiator or radiator hose, failing water pump or a failed cylinder head gasket. try to determine where the leak is starting at by drying up all the wet spots then watching new wet spot to form.

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