Hi all,
Thought I’d better introduce myself here.
I just got hold of a 2008 V50 T5 manual AWD wagon to replace our Mitsubishi Lancer wagon.
I was very close to buying a Spec.B Liberty, but this cake up and ticked all the same boxes for less money.
Apart from some pretty normal cosmetic things with the body it seems pretty decent.
The engine pulls strongly and sounds brilliant.
The gearbox and clutch both feel and operate nice.
The steering, suspension and brakes all feel tight and nice.
The only question I have at this stage is that there seems to be a steady flow of coolant flowing into and out of the expansion tank back to the engine. Yesterday I took it for a short but quckish run, after I shut it off about 250ml leaked out onto the road. I couldn’t see where from. No further coolant leaks under normal driving conditions. I’m not sure if this is normal for this car? The coolant appears clean and green, the oil is also clean and the exhaust is clear.
Thanks I’m advance for any ideas/thoughts for this new Volvo owner.
