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Are any aftermarket S/V90 radiators all-metal??? S90-V90

posted by  riverol on  Mon Jul 7 20:45 CST 2003
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You do not want an all metal radiator in your car. You want a Volvo (Blackstone OEM) or perhaps Nissens aluminum and plastic radiator to avoid bimetallic corrosion of the engine through any voltage in the coolant, such as from bad grounds. You also want to put in new Volvo coolant mixed 50/50 with distilled water. Replace all hoses that carry coolant (radiator, heater, reservoir and engine oil cooler) with new Volvo hoses. These last a lont time, stay soft and do not transmit engine torque or vibration to radiator or heater valve plastic parts. Change also heater valve (it is brittle by now) and coolant reservoir (corrosion of metal inserts break plastic inlet and outlet). Perhaps it is time to change the water pump also. None of this is overkill. If that engine overheats, a new one costs $11,000. Read 700/900 FAQ particularly regarding 960, S90 and V90 cars. You can get the parts from or






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