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new radiator to be installed S90-V90

posted by  brownboy on  Fri Jun 11 12:18 CST 2004
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I had the same thing going on, was able to put off replacing it for a while by occasionally adding coolant (probably foolishly living dangerously!) Went ahead and bought an oem also (by nissens) which I got for $179 (free shipping) from eeuroparts. Replaced the two radiator hoses, too. it really didn't take all that long (less than two hours from start to cleanup, including a break for a thunderstorm that went by after I started).

One thing I hadn't anticipated was how much transmission fluid spilled out when I was removing the radiator. So either pay attention to it and/or be sure to put down some newspapers or other covering on the floor. I ended up using a 10 lb bag of kitty litter to clean up the mess I made.

Otherwise it was an easy operation.

Did you get new volvo coolant? I bought new stuff, not paying attention to it. It is not the usual type C coolant, but a new "universal" coolant for "all volvo engines."

Good luck with it. Nice not to have to worry about the leak anymore!

Mike
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Mike Brown Greenville, NC 1996 965 105K 1994 940 135K 1986 244 137K






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