S80 2001 Radiator Leak

Margie85 · Post by **Margie85** » 03 Apr 2009, 11:26

Hi Everyone,

Is there a way to repair a radiator leak in a 2001 S80 Volvo Sedan without replacing the radiator? The radiator hose has been replaced and the radiator has an aluminum core with plastic edges.

Years ago there was a product that could be used inside radiators to stop a leak that was called ''Stop Leak''. Is there a product such as this on the market today that could work?

Has anyone ever patched a radiator with success? The garage said the cost of a new radiator is $600 and I want to avoid that expense if at all possible.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Margie

Post by **billofdurham** » 03 Apr 2009, 12:40

Stop Leak, and another called Ceelit, are still available in the UK. However, its usefulness is dictated by the size of the leak. Too big will not work.

Patching a radiator is not a viable proposition due to the pressure inside.

IPD and FCP Groton, links at the top of the forum, have radiators for half the dealer's price.

Bill.