Coolant LEAK,,, VOLVO 250

dugcarr1

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i have a volvo penta 250 I/O on a 18'glassply.


i had leaked a few drops of antifreeze over the winter.

and this summer with boat in running its a BIG leak ( sprays everywere). about a cup or to when i take her out for a 10-20 minute ride.

problem is i cant seem to find the leak.

it seems to be coming from behind the freshwater tank above the belt midline.

i pressure tested the system with the tank 3/4 full and could not find the leak. i replaced the rad cap and still have the problem.
the boat is mored and would prefer not haul it home to work on her.

the selock manual dosnt go into detail about this problem.

should i just go buy some seals and take her apart and try to find the leak?

and help would be great. thanks,,,,, doug
 

whywhyzed

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Re: Coolant LEAK,,, VOLVO 250

you can buy a kit with fluorescent dye and a special light and glasses at an auto parts store. You can play CSI...
 

dugcarr1

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Re: Coolant LEAK,,, VOLVO 250

i take my boating serious but jesus man.

any other tips?

the coolant is everywhere. it hits the belts and gets sprayed all around the engine
 
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