94 850 turbo radiator replacement. questions.

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by Doug Warner, Jul 15, 2005.

  1. Doug Warner

    Doug Warner Guest

    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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    Doug Warner, Jul 15, 2005
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    Mike F Guest

    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, Jul 15, 2005
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