Volvo RWD Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 6/2013

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

APA & MTC hoses from Groton. OK or not to use ??

I am looking to replace the expansion tank 3 way hose and both heater hoses and the heat control valve. FPC Groton has these hoses from APA & MTC - A WHOLE LOT LESS than factory prices. Should I use them?

Help me here if you can - too.
I am having a problem getting my system sealed off - the expansion tank hose will not stop leaking at the radiator end. Do these hoses become porous with age? The reason I ask is that the hose itself seems to be fine - but I can't tighten it enough to stop the ozzing. The ozzing has somewhat an oily feel, and it almost seems to be coming through the hose. I am wondering if the coolant is picking up something from this hose that is 10 years old causing the oily feel.

Thanks
Andrew in AL
--
'91 940T (198K) , '94 940T (145K) , '92 745T (170K)






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New APA & MTC hoses from Groton. OK or not to use ??
posted by  Andrew in AL subscriber  on Mon Sep 29 06:31 CST 2003 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.