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'95 850 Turbo Heater Core leak in cabin 850 1995

posted by  Steve97008 on  Mon Dec 28 09:09 CST 2009
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Does a Heater Core leak in the cabin automatically mean that it needs to be replaced? The heater seems to work just fine...








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    '95 850 Turbo Heater Core leak in cabin 850 1995

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Dec 28 17:18 CST 2009
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    It works just fine because there is a lot of coolant running through the core at all times. A small pin hole will leak plenty of fluid.

    Easy enough to check, just pull off the kick panel on the driver's side and take a look. To remove the core the kick panel on the passenger side also needs to be removed. The O rings will need to be replaced if you replace the core. A fairly easy DIY, less than 2 hours.

    Klaus
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    Proud owner of a 220S. If I had more room, I would have more Volvos.








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    '95 850 Turbo Heater Core leak in cabin 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be dg on  Mon Dec 28 10:01 CST 2009 [RELATED]

    Perhaps the in or outflow hoses and or hose clamps are leaking. Probably not though. Might as well have it replaced if something is leaking over there. Coolant vapors lead to bloody noses and headaches and eventually- blindness.








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      '95 850 Turbo Heater Core leak in cabin 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be Mike Mako on  Mon Dec 28 13:21 CST 2009 [RELATED]

      Or maybe the O-ring needs to be replaced.








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        '95 850 Turbo Heater Core leak in cabin 850 1995

        posted by  someone claiming to be dg on  Tue Dec 29 01:50 CST 2009 [RELATED]

        I've never had to replace the heater core in my 94, but either good luck or changing the coolant every couple years has saved me this chore. Right- there are no hose clamps involved.

        Looked up the parts to do the whole job:

        Heater core 145.00 (behr)
        Inlet and outlet hoses 125.00 (oem)
        Oring/snapring Kit 35.00
        Some little 60 degree pipe 3.00
        Hose mounting bracket 2.00
        New radiator coolant when your done 30.00

        speedycarparts.com


        total: 340.00






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