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i was browsing through www.newandusedvolvoparts.com and came across their radiator section.
"4 different versions of this radiator: 8601127 is a 2-row "tropic" (i.e. heavy duty) version of the standard 2-row copper/brass radiator, made by Nissens. 8601127/AFT is a 3-row super-duty copper/brass radiator, made by Nissens. 8601127/CSF is a 3-row heavy-duty copper/brass radiator, made by CSF. 8601127/NSS is latest Nissens'high-efficiency aluminum/plastic radiator (hi-strength tanks reinforced w/ fiberglass and an aluminum core with more cooling performance than their all-metal 3-row).
All of the Volvo radiators offered are designed to withstand system pressures much higher than the 150kPa that is the maximum specified by Volvo. However, defective pressure caps or hose blockages can cause the pressure to exceed the radiator's designed limit, leading to damage of the radiator or the engine. ALWAYS check the rest of the cooling system for problems before assuming the job is complete. We recommend the installation of a NEW pressure cap whenever a radiator is being replaced. "
the part i noticed is that it say it says there's a latest Nissens' high-efficiency aluminum/plastic radiator that does better than its 3 row.
now i know almost everyone here frowns upon the plastic radiators. i'm just looking into this (future research) because my car has 138K miles on it and what i believe to quite possibly be the original (dear me) radiator. from what i can tell, it's still in good condition, everything looks clean and solid, and i just did a flush today.
also, while i'm at it, i have a black cap that says 150 kpa on it, but my car is NA. is that still okay?
thanks!
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Kenric Tam
1990 Volvo 740 base sedan (B230F)
My Volvo 'Project'
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