volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant

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Fri 27 Mar 2015 14:22
volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant - strickjumpers

Volvo xc 90 D5, using coolant, no contamination of oil or coolant, no roasting, warning light indicates low coolant level, no evidence of leaks, any suggestions of where the coolant is going and fix...i suspect head gasket but would like opinions, many thanks. mike.

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Fri 27 Mar 2015 14:47
volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant - craig-pd130

How much is it using / losing?

One thing to check could be the cap on the reservoir bottle, is it screwed on properly and firmly locked in place? If not, hot coolant can evaporate that way ...

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Fri 27 Mar 2015 15:53
volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant - madf

Head gasket leakage into cylnder - expelled through exhaust. When cold, lots of steam from exhaust.

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Sat 28 Mar 2015 10:54
volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant - strickjumpers

thanks, confirmed head gasket by bubbles in the header tank, do you know if its a real big job on this motor, thanks mike.

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Sat 28 Mar 2015 14:36
volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant - madf

No idea.

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Sat 28 Mar 2015 14:57
volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant - elekie&a/c doctor

About 12 hours labour plus parts and any extras.Assuming no other major damage.Might be worth a try of this;www.kseal.com/uk/how-does-k-seal-work/

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