940 heater parts

John Davies · Apr 21st, 2005, 11:06

Hi

It looks as if the heater on my 1991 940 SE needs overhauling. I have replaced the matrix and valve on several 240s over the years - does one do the 940 in the same way or do I have to buy a complete unit? Anyone done the job who can help?

Also, I don't want to use a 2nd hand unit but on a 15 year old car I don't want to pay Volvo prices! Anyone know of a source of new /pattern heaters or heater parts?

No point in reinventing the wheel if someone out there has already been down the same route!!

Thanks

JohnD

Apr 21st, 2005, 11:18

Plain heater or air co?

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1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k
1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k
1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k
1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

John Davies · Apr 26th, 2005, 21:46

Just the standard unit, George. Regretably!

Regards

JOhn D

May 5th, 2005, 10:30

I don't know how relevant, but I replaced a leaking heater matrix on my air-con equipped 1998 940. It took a weekend (!) to strip the bottom of the dash and centre console away, and then hack (dremel) the old hoses off the unit from under the dash to eventually remove it). We'd suffered wet carpets for months before replacing it - stress fracture at the union between inlet pipe and matrix.

Breakersyard.com for the part, and a Haynes manual (useless pictures and completely inadequate instructions -> one sentence describing 2 hours work....), and a lot of patience and crawling into small spaces... (I'm 6ft 2")

But it is possible for an amateur to do, and my local friendly independant who didn't have the time to do the job was seriously impressed.....

Apr 21st, 2005, 11:06	#1
John Davies VOC Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2015 22:56 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Walsall	940 heater parts Hi It looks as if the heater on my 1991 940 SE needs overhauling. I have replaced the matrix and valve on several 240s over the years - does one do the 940 in the same way or do I have to buy a complete unit? Anyone done the job who can help? Also, I don't want to use a 2nd hand unit but on a 15 year old car I don't want to pay Volvo prices! Anyone know of a source of new /pattern heaters or heater parts? No point in reinventing the wheel if someone out there has already been down the same route!! Thanks JohnD

Apr 21st, 2005, 11:18	#2
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: 940 heater parts Plain heater or air co? ------------------------------ 1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k 1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k 1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k 1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

Apr 26th, 2005, 21:46	#3
John Davies VOC Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2015 22:56 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Walsall	RE: 940 heater parts Just the standard unit, George. Regretably! Regards JOhn D

May 5th, 2005, 10:30	#4
ollieoxford Guest Location:	RE: 940 heater parts I don't know how relevant, but I replaced a leaking heater matrix on my air-con equipped 1998 940. It took a weekend (!) to strip the bottom of the dash and centre console away, and then hack (dremel) the old hoses off the unit from under the dash to eventually remove it). We'd suffered wet carpets for months before replacing it - stress fracture at the union between inlet pipe and matrix. Breakersyard.com for the part, and a Haynes manual (useless pictures and completely inadequate instructions -> one sentence describing 2 hours work....), and a lot of patience and crawling into small spaces... (I'm 6ft 2") But it is possible for an amateur to do, and my local friendly independant who didn't have the time to do the job was seriously impressed.....

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