Dear MadDogKY,
Hope you're well. The metal coolant pipe - which runs from the back of the water pump, along the block, and then turns towards the driver's side of the engine bay - may have a pin-hole leak.
Unless the hose is greatly over-size (it should have a 5/8" internal diameter) you should be able to tighten the clamp enough, to prevent leaks. If, however, the hose has a 3/4" internal diameter, even a fully-tightened clamp may not suffice.
If, after you install the Volvo brand hoses, there's still a leak, the metal pipe needs to be inspected carefully.
Hope new, Volvo-brand hoses are the cure.
Yours faithfully,
Spook
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