AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Question QUESTION: I am losing water daily, there is water under the passenger seat and the carpet is soaking wet. Also there is steam coming out of the vents if I put the heating on.
ANSWER: Sarah,
Most likely the heater core is leaking. Check under the dash around the heater box for signs.
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QUESTION: I've changed the heater core and that solved the problem of the steam coming out of the vents and a wet windscreen.Thankyou. However I still have to fill up the car with water everyday with about 2 pints of water which seems to be ending up in the rear passenger footwells as the carpets are still being soaked. Any ideas?
Answer Sarah,
The only link from the cooling system in your car to the interior is the heater core. Since that is repaired I don't know what or where this coolant is coming from. Have the cooling system pressure tested and watch for leaks. Could someone have installed some sort of a cooling system driven device to the rear of your car? Search this out, trace as to what is leaking while under pressure.
