Read in a recent post The top 3 places that I have found on the B6304 engine are : 1) bottom of the upper radiator neck 2) coolant reservoir cap (they're $6 at NAPA). 3) heater hoses (where they connect to the metal lines) between the firewall and the back of the engine. DEWFPO
The vehicle has 205xxx miles, is pretty sound all around, and I like it.
Coolant seems almost everywhere, but not a lot. Area around heater hoses is clean. Coolant stays in expansion tank. Leak residue under that tank, down LH side of radiator, dried splatters around LH side on accessories, hoses, other stuff.
Reference your #1 leak spot at upper rad hose neck. My leak seems to be there. Now I am preparing to replace that hose and the expansion tank and its hose, BUT...
Sounds like I should have on hand a new radiator. Is that #1 leak spot one which dooms the radiator?
If yes, is a Volvo radiator recommended? What else?
All suggestions and ideas will be most welcome.
Regards,
Bob
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