Warning , S40/V40 4 cylinder petrol owners.

scottishvolvo · Oct 8th, 2008, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Rufe

Hi clan. After reading your post I just checked and there is actually a modified part number for the lower radiator hose on the S/V40 model. The S60 T5 hoses have a similar but different part number, so its probably best to go with a modified S40 version.

One of these modified hose clips is £2.84 including vat and including Royal Mail 1st class recorded delivery, so if anyone wants one let me know. I can get them in stock and posted out to you the same day if ordered by 1pm [Part number is 988028]

Simon

This is exactly the reason that it is great to have some-one like Simon on this forum.

manoman48 · Oct 8th, 2008, 22:50

i own a '98 T4 so guess this applies to me. Can the clips be replaced without having to drop the coolant?

John_C · Oct 8th, 2008, 22:51

I have made this a sticky post, thanks for the info.

jonny57 · Oct 9th, 2008, 15:54

Thankyou,Clan
Just checked mine and the hose clip is on the way out-will replace asap

Clan · Oct 9th, 2008, 18:01

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Originally Posted by manoman48

i own a '98 T4 so guess this applies to me. Can the clips be replaced without having to drop the coolant?

Yes if you unwind the hose clip and open it up and slip it over the pipe and feed the end back into the screw and do it up ...

Baffler · Oct 9th, 2008, 22:00

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jonny57 · Oct 10th, 2008, 11:33

It is easier to tackle this from above,unscrewing the fan and moving it to one side to get access to the offending clip-I had to cut the old one off as it was so far gone,it was about to blow.Job done,a stitch in time... as they say.If you're ever in Dundee,Clan,that's a pint I owe you!
Many thanks again

Kimberley Smith · Feb 1st, 2009, 17:04

My son's V40 has just been brought home with a wrecked engine. It has the most severely warped cylinder head I have ever seen. The Green Flag man said that the bottom hose had blown off. He had re-fitted it with a new clip but to no avail. I struggled to believe it could blow off until I read this thread. I do not know what state the old clip was in but he obviously felt that a new one was needed. I recommend that you heed the warning and check the condition of your lower hose clip.

jon-b · Feb 14th, 2009, 20:46

thanks for info,mine looks like its on its last legs,will change tommorow

V40 Owner · Feb 22nd, 2009, 20:06

While trying to diagnose my bizarre horn/fogs problem, I had a look at the clip. Mine's very rusty-looking. Guess this is a job I shall be doing next weekend

So ... if one carefully takes off the old clip and winds the new one back until it opens up, this can be replaced without a coolant change, yes? Would you advise I did a coolant change anyway ...?

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Feb 1st, 2009, 17:04	#8
Kimberley Smith New Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2024 16:18 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham	Be Warned. My son's V40 has just been brought home with a wrecked engine. It has the most severely warped cylinder head I have ever seen. The Green Flag man said that the bottom hose had blown off. He had re-fitted it with a new clip but to no avail. I struggled to believe it could blow off until I read this thread. I do not know what state the old clip was in but he obviously felt that a new one was needed. I recommend that you heed the warning and check the condition of your lower hose clip.

Oct 8th, 2008, 22:50	#2
manoman48 Master Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 11:20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sc.unthorpe	i own a '98 T4 so guess this applies to me. Can the clips be replaced without having to drop the coolant?

Oct 8th, 2008, 22:51	#3
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	I have made this a sticky post, thanks for the info.

Oct 9th, 2008, 15:54	#4
jonny57 Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dundee	Thankyou,Clan Just checked mine and the hose clip is on the way out-will replace asap

Oct 10th, 2008, 11:33	#7
jonny57 Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dundee	It is easier to tackle this from above,unscrewing the fan and moving it to one side to get access to the offending clip-I had to cut the old one off as it was so far gone,it was about to blow.Job done,a stitch in time... as they say.If you're ever in Dundee,Clan,that's a pint I owe you! Many thanks again

Feb 14th, 2009, 20:46	#9
jon-b 2000 S40 T4 manual Last Online: May 21st, 2010 23:26 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chichester	thanks for info,mine looks like its on its last legs,will change tommorow

Feb 22nd, 2009, 20:06	#10
V40 Owner New Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2009 00:38 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunfermline	While trying to diagnose my bizarre horn/fogs problem, I had a look at the clip. Mine's very rusty-looking. Guess this is a job I shall be doing next weekend So ... if one carefully takes off the old clip and winds the new one back until it opens up, this can be replaced without a coolant change, yes? Would you advise I did a coolant change anyway ...?

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