Based on what I learned from you all and some other searching, I am fairly certain that the problem is the water pump seal. I explained the symptoms to the local Volvo guy (not the Volvo dealer, but the Volvo-specialist mechanic) and he guessed the very same thing. I asked him what how big a deal th...

OK, here goes-- If I stand on the passenger side of the car, the leak is just behind the two belts which apparently run the fan. It's at a metal connection, with a rubber ring visible (broken?) Forgive my ignorance, but it's at the bottom front passenger side of the part that I pour oil in. And it l...

There's a big leak that begins as soon as I pour the coolant in!!

Kate

Sorry--that should have identified me as "kdhith" I am in the process of purchasing a '89 240 from a friend, who can't find the title. Meanwhile, he has loaned me his '87 240 wagon, which I have been driving for about a month. Here's the problem. He told me that I should probably add oil t...