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Radiator Hose Brand Preference 900

I'm looking to replace the radiator hoses on my 95 940 turbo wagon. I looked at several web merchants and found dramatic price differences. For example the lower radiator hose (the one with the T to the turbo) prices range from $29.00 to over $70.00. I know the importance of cooling for the turbo but don't want to pay more that necessary. Any suggestions?
Thanks for you help.

89 745 16v 180k miles, 95 945 turbo 119k miles








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Like others said, Volvo hoses are best by far. They last longer than any other. This not only saves the trouble and expense of frequent replacements. Volvo hoses remain soft over their lifetime, so they impart minimum vibration to plastic parts like radiator tanks and heater valves. Such plastic parts break from engine and road vibrations transmitted by hardened aftermarket hoses. This can ruin your day, or, worse, overheat your engine. You have a particularly desirable car that you want to keep like new for as long as you can. Either work on the car yourself, or find a local dealer or independent Volvo shop recommended here at Bricboard.








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Radiator Hose Brand Preference 900

also highly suggest OEM volvo heater hoses and updated all plastic
OEM Volvo heater control valve, along with other hoses.








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Radiator Hose Brand Preference 900

Teh best by far are Volvo OEM hoses, cheaply bought from www.borton.com








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The real issue is cooling to the ENGINE. The turbo will survive a coolant blowout...the engine may not.

I've found the best hoses are volvo OEM hoses. Get them as cheap as you can.
Aftermarket hoses, unless they're high performance silicone and guaranteed for life by a long term manufacturer (say Goodyear or Gates, and they're NOT...Goodyear makes blue silicone hose for Ford and GM police/severe service vehicles but damnsurenotVOLVO) simply won't last. Even the OEM Volvo hoses are only good for 5-8 years depending on how much oil and crud drop on them and how hot it is where you live.

Best of luck. Save that 945turbo!!!. I'm looking for a good low mileage 940 or 945 turbo...a 92 940T sedan is up for sale here in MD for $4K....I'm considering buying it.







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