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Posted on Sep 28, 2009

Just changed head on '98 volvo 940.Coolant keeps

Just changed cylinder head on my '98 volvo 940 turbo 2.3litre.Coolant keeps running low (max-min in a day)with no visible leaks.What;s going on? hugo.

  • madix941 Nov 01, 2009

    Finally found problem.Coolant was leaking inside car under dashboard at heater connection and hidden under carpet.Bypassed heater by disconnecting hose.

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If you have no leaks you can see, you have a internal problem.
1) Head gasket not sealing off properly
2) Cracked head and/or block
Test
Purchase Block leak tester, for your coolant system and follow instruction. If it test reveals combusting gas in coolant. You will need to pull Cly. head for further testing.

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