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Mike_Brace · Apr 2nd, 2007, 22:28

With regards the radiator a lot depends on its condition. If the fins are beginning to break away it is time to replace. With regards the condition of the plastic - yes it can go brittle so really it is a case of decide for yourself. I found over the years that rads to seem to reach the age of replacement at the 15-20 year mark usually due to corrosion often made worse by lack of antifreeze and also salt from the road.
At the age it is I would expect the springs to be getting a little tired, if it has carried weight the rear ones will have sagged and be due for replacement - front ones should be ok. Regarding shocks they may well still be ok - check they are not leaking and try the bounce test on them - if the car bounces a few times before settling they are avredue for replacement. A lot depends on how the car has been used - yours may still be ok.

Mike

Apr 2nd, 2007, 22:28	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	With regards the radiator a lot depends on its condition. If the fins are beginning to break away it is time to replace. With regards the condition of the plastic - yes it can go brittle so really it is a case of decide for yourself. I found over the years that rads to seem to reach the age of replacement at the 15-20 year mark usually due to corrosion often made worse by lack of antifreeze and also salt from the road. At the age it is I would expect the springs to be getting a little tired, if it has carried weight the rear ones will have sagged and be due for replacement - front ones should be ok. Regarding shocks they may well still be ok - check they are not leaking and try the bounce test on them - if the car bounces a few times before settling they are avredue for replacement. A lot depends on how the car has been used - yours may still be ok. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!