Water dripping from middle of car.

Ezz · Jun 10th, 2020, 21:31

Hi.

I have an xc90 05 d5. I have a water leak from almost the middle of the car. And i mean middle length and width. It is definitely radiator water and not ac water as i have not got the ac on. Also the coolant reservoir is empty.

I have had this car for a while now and i have never had to add coolant.
I have just had car back from gearbox specialist who have rebuit the autobox.
Do you think they could have damaged something.
Or is it possible that it standing (due to isolation) for 9 weeks could have perished a pipe
What could be leaking that far away from anything i can think of.

Your thoughts would be great.

Cheers
Dave

Ezz · Jun 10th, 2020, 22:04

It is tricky see exactly what is dripping as it has rained. I will be using car tomorrow so will see what happens then.

gmonag · Jun 10th, 2020, 23:33

If you're sure it is coolant, then I would look for a heater matrix leak.

oragex · Jun 12th, 2020, 20:53

It's dripping from inside the engine bay area ? Can be several things, loose coolant tank hose- or even a small crack in the coolant tank. Could also be a loose or broken block drain peacock (behind the block), or the coolant hoses to the firewall are not properly secured, or some hose clamp not tight enough, plenty of things. Transmission repair means the engine is removed, so everything has to be disconnected. Head back to the garage perhaps on a tow or refill with distilled water (only) and see if you can drive before you get the low coolant message on the dash. If it doesn't leak too bad, have a gallon inside the car to top it up

Ezz · Jun 17th, 2020, 10:24

Thanks guys. All sorted. Was a lose hose.

Jun 10th, 2020, 21:31	#1
Ezz Junior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Buckingham	Water dripping from middle of car. Hi. I have an xc90 05 d5. I have a water leak from almost the middle of the car. And i mean middle length and width. It is definitely radiator water and not ac water as i have not got the ac on. Also the coolant reservoir is empty. I have had this car for a while now and i have never had to add coolant. I have just had car back from gearbox specialist who have rebuit the autobox. Do you think they could have damaged something. Or is it possible that it standing (due to isolation) for 9 weeks could have perished a pipe What could be leaking that far away from anything i can think of. Your thoughts would be great. Cheers Dave

Jun 10th, 2020, 23:33	#3
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	If you're sure it is coolant, then I would look for a heater matrix leak. __________________ Greg

Jun 12th, 2020, 20:53	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	It's dripping from inside the engine bay area ? Can be several things, loose coolant tank hose- or even a small crack in the coolant tank. Could also be a loose or broken block drain peacock (behind the block), or the coolant hoses to the firewall are not properly secured, or some hose clamp not tight enough, plenty of things. Transmission repair means the engine is removed, so everything has to be disconnected. Head back to the garage perhaps on a tow or refill with distilled water (only) and see if you can drive before you get the low coolant message on the dash. If it doesn't leak too bad, have a gallon inside the car to top it up __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jun 10th, 2020, 22:04	#2
Ezz Junior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Buckingham	It is tricky see exactly what is dripping as it has rained. I will be using car tomorrow so will see what happens then.

Jun 17th, 2020, 10:24	#5
Ezz Junior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Buckingham	Thanks guys. All sorted. Was a lose hose.

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