V70R P2 Radiator leak

greyv70 · Dec 10th, 2018, 20:46

Dear forum,
My V70R 2003 has developed a slight but annoying radiator leak. A brand new genuine replacement from Volvo (FRF Swansea) is going to set me back about £250 incl. carriage. I've read that vibration from our cr@p uk roads can lead to premature failure on the the collars given the way the radiator is mounted.

Has anyone had any experience with an OEM rad for their V70R or S60R? I fitted a Nissens rad to my golf not long ago and it was a good fit and saved me £££ so wondering if this would be a good route for the Volvo.

Also, any tips for improved rubber mounts for the new one when it goes in?

Thanks in advance
Chris

pacman67 · Dec 10th, 2018, 22:02

Who makes them for Volvo??

greyv70 · Dec 10th, 2018, 23:49

I think Valeo make them for Volvo.

greyv70 · Dec 11th, 2018, 08:59

FWIW, I managed to find a sticker on the top of the rad in my car this morning. Its a Valeo radiator and the Volvo part number is 30645151. I've managed to track down a Hella rad for £110 from here, so I might give that a go.

https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenumber/30645151.html

blacktshirt · Dec 11th, 2018, 09:03

K-Seal it.

b1mcp · Dec 11th, 2018, 09:46

I suggest you do some research and read some reviews before buying from onlinecarparts.co.uk (which BTW is in Germany).

Dec 10th, 2018, 20:46	#1
greyv70 New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2022 20:33 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bath	V70R P2 Radiator leak Dear forum, My V70R 2003 has developed a slight but annoying radiator leak. A brand new genuine replacement from Volvo (FRF Swansea) is going to set me back about £250 incl. carriage. I've read that vibration from our cr@p uk roads can lead to premature failure on the the collars given the way the radiator is mounted. Has anyone had any experience with an OEM rad for their V70R or S60R? I fitted a Nissens rad to my golf not long ago and it was a good fit and saved me £££ so wondering if this would be a good route for the Volvo. Also, any tips for improved rubber mounts for the new one when it goes in? Thanks in advance Chris

Dec 10th, 2018, 22:02	#2
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Who makes them for Volvo?? __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

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b1mcp Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 22:14 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester	I suggest you do some research and read some reviews before buying from onlinecarparts.co.uk (which BTW is in Germany). __________________ 2001 V70 T5 2015 XC60 D5 R Design AWD

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Dec 10th, 2018, 23:49	#3
greyv70 New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2022 20:33 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bath	I think Valeo make them for Volvo.

Dec 11th, 2018, 08:59	#4
greyv70 New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2022 20:33 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bath	FWIW, I managed to find a sticker on the top of the rad in my car this morning. Its a Valeo radiator and the Volvo part number is 30645151. I've managed to track down a Hella rad for £110 from here, so I might give that a go. https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenumber/30645151.html

Dec 11th, 2018, 09:03	#5
blacktshirt Junior Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2021 15:48 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: salisbury	K-Seal it.

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