Doug Warner wrote:
>
> My 94 850 turbo wagon's radiator is leaking where the left side end
> cap is attached to the core, so I'll need to replace it.
> http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/Radiator850turbo.php
> has a pretty good replacement procedure, but doesn't get into much
> detail about the oil and transmission cooler hoses.
>
> Will it be necessary to replace the O-rings on these hose fittings,
> assuming there are rings? (I'm unfamiliar with this type of hose
> connector.)
>
> Are most aftermarket radiators of decent quality and do they have all
> the necessary bolt holes?
>
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If you want to assure a leak proof connection, make sure you have
orings. There's also another piece of hard rubber in there that's not
quite a seal, it may be to provide some tension on the retaining clip.
And I always replace the retaining clip, as they can get sprung and not
hold the joint together properly.
I've never needed to change one of these rads, so I can't comment on
aftermarket quality.
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Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.
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