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Engine runs cold, takes forever to heat up & there is a significant cooling leak

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Old 12-20-2011, 11:32 AM
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Default Engine runs cold, takes forever to heat up & there is a significant cooling leak

Car: 2001 Volvo S80 T6 Excecutive

First problem...

First symptom: Engine takes forever to warm up.

Second sympton: When traveling at highway speeds, the engine runs colder.

Third symptom: When it's cold outside, below 35 F, the engine never warms up, runs very cold.

My guess: Bad thermostat...

Next problem...

Really bad leak, have to refill coolant resovoir every 30/40 miles, getting worse.

Already replaced a hose, and checked the connections.

Seems to be coming from water pump but not sure.

My guess: Bad water pump.

Any insight into these issues/are they related? Thanks!
 

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Old 12-20-2011, 01:23 PM
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Default Istall a new thermostat.

Along with reparing the leaks,running cold probably is caused by a defective thermostat
 
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Old 12-21-2011, 08:21 PM
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Do you think that the leak could be from the water pump? I've having to refill the resivoir every day.
 
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Yes it can and I'd recommend getting it fixed asap. If the pump bearing goes bad it could easily throw the timing belt...
 
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