Radiator replacement

sonofturd · Jul 4th, 2018, 22:51

Hi, I've got a small weep from my top hose connection on my radiator. I suspect there is a tiny crack. Rather than muck about with 22 year old brittle plastic I'm tempted to replace the radiator.
Volvo are too expensive for my current budget.

Can anybody recommend a decent quality alternative that doesn't break the bank?

I have a spare IC and rad but they are the narrower type. If anybody has the wider type of IC, would they like to swap for my narrow IC and rad?

ThePurplePanther · Jul 5th, 2018, 00:17

Can I just check wide and narrow, is that related to AC and non AC radiators and intercoolers?

PP

Forrest · Jul 5th, 2018, 00:57

I believe Nissens generally have a good reputation but I’ve no personal experience as I bit the bullet and went for genuine Volvo.

classicswede · Jul 5th, 2018, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePurplePanther

Can I just check wide and narrow, is that related to AC and non AC radiators and intercoolers?

PP

AC has wide radiator
Non AC has narrow radiator (same as 240)

classicswede · Jul 5th, 2018, 09:39

I have a recently fitted wide radiator that had not been fitted to teh car all that long before being stripped. Would be more budget friendly

jonnyf90 · Jul 5th, 2018, 13:33

Teflon tape up the bad boy and hope for the best

Cheers

volvo always · Jul 5th, 2018, 13:54

I have nissens rad on my 240 and 940 Auto. No issues, bought off ebay.

James.

TonyS9 · Jul 5th, 2018, 15:41

I have a used AC manual GearBox rad + Intercooler in N.Ireland, happy to guarantee it you take the risk on shipping costs. Was ok in the car.

sonofturd · Jul 5th, 2018, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvo always

I have nissens rad on my 240 and 940 Auto. No issues, bought off ebay.

James.

Gonna have a look at the nissens as they seem popular when googled.

sonofturd · Jul 5th, 2018, 21:38

Thanks for offers on second hand radiators but by the time I pay for postage etc I think I'd be better off putting the money towards a new one. The nissens one for mine is £95 posted.

Jul 4th, 2018, 22:51	#1
sonofturd Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 14:32 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: kernow	Radiator replacement Hi, I've got a small weep from my top hose connection on my radiator. I suspect there is a tiny crack. Rather than muck about with 22 year old brittle plastic I'm tempted to replace the radiator. Volvo are too expensive for my current budget. Can anybody recommend a decent quality alternative that doesn't break the bank? I have a spare IC and rad but they are the narrower type. If anybody has the wider type of IC, would they like to swap for my narrow IC and rad?

Jul 5th, 2018, 09:39	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:55 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have a recently fitted wide radiator that had not been fitted to teh car all that long before being stripped. Would be more budget friendly __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 5th, 2018, 13:33	#6
jonnyf90 Grumpy git born too late! Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 01:04 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Between Derby & Nottingham	Teflon tape up the bad boy and hope for the best Cheers __________________ 1997 965 2.5 SE Manual 1996 944 Classic 2.3 LPT - SOLD/BROKEN/SCRAPPED 1997 S90 3.0 - SOLD to doingitsideways 2021 Škoda Octavia Estate L iV PHEV (Company)

Jul 5th, 2018, 15:41	#8
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	I have a used AC manual GearBox rad + Intercooler in N.Ireland, happy to guarantee it you take the risk on shipping costs. Was ok in the car. Last edited by TonyS9; Jul 5th, 2018 at 15:44.

Jul 5th, 2018, 00:17	#2
ThePurplePanther Member at Large Last Online: Sep 8th, 2019 11:46 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southampton	Can I just check wide and narrow, is that related to AC and non AC radiators and intercoolers? PP

Jul 5th, 2018, 00:57	#3
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:57 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	I believe Nissens generally have a good reputation but I’ve no personal experience as I bit the bullet and went for genuine Volvo.

Jul 5th, 2018, 13:54	#7
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:44 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	I have nissens rad on my 240 and 940 Auto. No issues, bought off ebay. James.

Jul 5th, 2018, 21:38	#10
sonofturd Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 14:32 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: kernow	Thanks for offers on second hand radiators but by the time I pay for postage etc I think I'd be better off putting the money towards a new one. The nissens one for mine is £95 posted.

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