S40 V40 Cars: - Water/Fluid leak?

V40Vinnie · May 10th, 2016, 17:23

Hi i seem to have a fluid leak in the Volvo. All of the levels are where they should be for now. Fluid is leaking from a pipe that sticks out of the firewall on the passengers side. its a Gonzos nose shaped pipe that doesnt seem to connect to anything and deposits fluid all over the driveshaft. Any Ideas?

smithy · May 10th, 2016, 17:42

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Originally Posted by V40Vinnie

Hi i seem to have a fluid leak in the Volvo. All of the levels are where they should be for now. Fluid is leaking from a pipe that sticks out of the firewall on the passengers side. its a Gonzos nose shaped pipe that doesnt seem to connect to anything and deposits fluid all over the driveshaft. Any Ideas?

I might be wrong but that sounds like the drain pipe for the scuttle panel were the wipers etc are

cheshired5 · May 10th, 2016, 17:45

If it's water, it'll be condensate from the a/c as that's the only water in the car.

V40Vinnie · May 10th, 2016, 17:53

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Originally Posted by smithy

I might be wrong but that sounds like the drain pipe for the scuttle panel were the wipers etc are

that would make sense considering the amount of rain we have had in the last 36 hours

ITSv40 · May 10th, 2016, 20:48

It is the drain pipe for the air conditioning system. Nothing to worry about, until you do not notice water coming from it. Then it is blocked with gunk and the footwells inside the car will be wet.

druid · May 11th, 2016, 01:20

And now i have another thing to check

ocd is not funny....... just expensive

ITSv40 · May 11th, 2016, 15:46

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Originally Posted by druid

And now i have another thing to check

ocd is not funny....... just expensive

I've suffered from OCD and originality syndrome from when I restored my 1949 MK VI Bentley, 40 years ago. Found in a scrap yard for £500 and six years later had restored it to concours. Two things I learnt from the experience: preventative maintenance is key and if a job is worth doing, do it well. That has lived with me ever since.

Anyway getting back to dribbly pipes. The little pipe needs a short bit of wire poking around in it, to make sure it is clear. Not a big job and cheap as chips to do.

May 10th, 2016, 17:23	#1
V40Vinnie Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2018 14:50 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canterbury/Kent	Water/Fluid leak? Hi i seem to have a fluid leak in the Volvo. All of the levels are where they should be for now. Fluid is leaking from a pipe that sticks out of the firewall on the passengers side. its a Gonzos nose shaped pipe that doesnt seem to connect to anything and deposits fluid all over the driveshaft. Any Ideas?

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cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	If it's water, it'll be condensate from the a/c as that's the only water in the car. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:56 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	It is the drain pipe for the air conditioning system. Nothing to worry about, until you do not notice water coming from it. Then it is blocked with gunk and the footwells inside the car will be wet. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	And now i have another thing to check ocd is not funny....... just expensive __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

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