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bob12 · Jul 27th, 2017, 20:28

Followed with interest. I remember the days before Bridge No1, without the Japanese 'attachments', when you had to go North via Ponsonby etc. ChCh is always good for parts as I found out last year.

Bob

volvo always · Jul 27th, 2017, 20:40

I have nissens made radiators in both my 940 and 240. The 940 also has a nissens condenser for the AC.

At least your Volvo will be soon fixed, My 940 rad had a split on the top hose stub, which is common to break.

James

Laird Scooby · Jul 27th, 2017, 21:50

Yay-ay!! Good news!

aardvarkash10 · Aug 5th, 2017, 07:41

New radiator in - no issues. Road test and no subsequent damage from the over heating.

Simple actually.

And the local guy suspects he has a heater matrix as well. Gotta get the bollocks together to take on that 8 hours of misery

Laird Scooby · Aug 5th, 2017, 08:14

Go on Ash - you know you want to!

Seriously though, glad you've got it sorted, for now at least!

How bad is the heater matrix or are you contemplating it on the grounds that if the radiator has curled up its toes, the matrix can't be too far behind?

Paul240480 · Aug 5th, 2017, 08:59

Had to do the fan blower motor on my old 240. Tis a PITA. I couldn't find a matrix. Spoke to Tony, The Old Volvo Man Barret at Brookhouse. He advised 'if it ain't broke......'. I took it out and flushed it through and clean water came out. So did as advised and stuffed it back in. That was three years back.
Hopefully yours will be in a similar state.

So I wouldn't worry too much .
Hi James, Nissens are very good aren't they. The one I put on Tank in 06/7 still looked new when I sold in April this year .

aardvarkash10 · Aug 5th, 2017, 09:36

Hi Dave - "soggy carpet in the driver footwell" bad...

And the slightly sweet smell of au d'antifreeze permeating the cabin of the car.

Laird Scooby · Aug 5th, 2017, 10:20

That would be a good enough reason to psych yourself up Ash!

I'm sure you've checked to make sure it's not the hoses, Jubilee clips or anything daft so it looks like a weekend changing the matrix sometime soon!

Jul 27th, 2017, 20:40	#12
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	I have nissens made radiators in both my 940 and 240. The 940 also has a nissens condenser for the AC. At least your Volvo will be soon fixed, My 940 rad had a split on the top hose stub, which is common to break. James Last edited by volvo always; Jul 27th, 2017 at 20:43.

Jul 27th, 2017, 21:50	#13
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:33 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Yay-ay!! Good news! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Aug 5th, 2017, 08:14	#15
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:33 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Go on Ash - you know you want to! Seriously though, glad you've got it sorted, for now at least! How bad is the heater matrix or are you contemplating it on the grounds that if the radiator has curled up its toes, the matrix can't be too far behind? __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Aug 5th, 2017, 08:59	#16
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Had to do the fan blower motor on my old 240. Tis a PITA. I couldn't find a matrix. Spoke to Tony, The Old Volvo Man Barret at Brookhouse. He advised 'if it ain't broke......'. I took it out and flushed it through and clean water came out. So did as advised and stuffed it back in. That was three years back. Hopefully yours will be in a similar state. So I wouldn't worry too much . Hi James, Nissens are very good aren't they. The one I put on Tank in 06/7 still looked new when I sold in April this year . __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Aug 5th, 2017, 10:20	#18
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:33 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	That would be a good enough reason to psych yourself up Ash! I'm sure you've checked to make sure it's not the hoses, Jubilee clips or anything daft so it looks like a weekend changing the matrix sometime soon! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Jul 27th, 2017, 20:28	#11
bob12 bob12 Last Online: May 4th, 2024 19:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	Followed with interest. I remember the days before Bridge No1, without the Japanese 'attachments', when you had to go North via Ponsonby etc. ChCh is always good for parts as I found out last year. Bob

Aug 5th, 2017, 07:41	#14
aardvarkash10 Master Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2022 22:22 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Auckland	New radiator in - no issues. Road test and no subsequent damage from the over heating. Simple actually. And the local guy suspects he has a heater matrix as well. Gotta get the bollocks together to take on that 8 hours of misery

Aug 5th, 2017, 09:36	#17
aardvarkash10 Master Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2022 22:22 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Auckland	Hi Dave - "soggy carpet in the driver footwell" bad... And the slightly sweet smell of au d'antifreeze permeating the cabin of the car.

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