Radiator top hose

Baffler · May 15th, 2011, 12:02

My neighbour has a 1985 345 CVT B14.4E and he's in need of a top radiator hose, the one that houses the thermostat.
Does anyone have one lying about or have any idea where a new one can be sourced?

There are two listings for the part - 3285477 ('85) & 3207962 ('86)

I haven't rang Volvo yet as I'm not sure they will/can supply this part?

Joe Harding · May 15th, 2011, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Baffler

My neighbour has a 1985 345 CVT B14.4E and he's in need of a top radiator hose, the one that houses the thermostat.
Does anyone have one lying about or have any idea where a new one can be sourced?

There are two listings for the part - 3285477 ('85) & 3207962 ('86)

I haven't rang Volvo yet as I'm not sure they will/can supply this part?

Look around, but don't bother with Volvo. Braydon motors might. I was looking myself some time ago, and found one.

Apparently the same hose is used in a Jaguar. Worth checking around.

Good luck!

macplaxton · May 15th, 2011, 23:07

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Originally Posted by Baffler

There are two listings for the part - 3285477 ('85) & 3207962 ('86)

3285477 is for chassis number 610000-120999 (83MY - 85MY)
3207962 is from chassis number 121000 onwards (86MY)

Give the main stealer a buzz just in case.

Failing that, I if you can confirm which one it is, then I can dig further.

Baffler · May 15th, 2011, 23:52

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Originally Posted by macplaxton

3207962 is from chassis number 121000 onwards (86MY)

The chassis number is 14**** and VADIS is showing it as an '86 car, eventhough 'G' is listed as '85, so I guess it's P/N 3207962.

I'll give Volvo a call tomorrow to see what they say.

Cheers

macplaxton · May 16th, 2011, 00:06

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Originally Posted by Baffler

eventhough 'G' is listed as '85,

'G'? What's 'G' when it's at home??

Bear in mind when I say "Model Year", it runs from Sept to August. So 86MY is from September 1985 to August 1986.

I'll ask around tomorrow if you have no luck.

Baffler · May 16th, 2011, 00:27

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Originally Posted by macplaxton

'G'? What's 'G' when it's at home??

My apologies, I forgot to include the VIN

XLB345539GC14****

See here: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/vin_300.shtml

Chris_C · May 16th, 2011, 09:43

Worth noting that such software only supports cars from 1986, which could be why it's getting confused at an 85.

Sounds like your's is one of the 85 -86 changeover cars which are a bit of a pain to suss, the changeover didn't happen all in one place at one time.

If you havn't found them, the green books on V3M are a great resource in this situation normally

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-u...forum.php?f=36

You have to be a registered person to see them but it's free and they have a lot of pictures of each procedure so you can make sure you are on the right one.

mchudd · May 16th, 2011, 20:47

Hi Baffler.
I have one for the latter modol if that helps.
Cheers Mark.

volvomania · May 18th, 2011, 13:00

Volvo is out of both top (3207962) and bottom (3207963) hoses.
I am at present busy getting these remanufactured but due to delays they will only become available around August from myself and through Braydon Motors (they should have been available for the National).

3210843, the hose running along the engine, is already available and others are to follow.

I don't know wheteher it is possible to wait that long?

Baffler · May 18th, 2011, 19:07

The car is currently off the road and I don't believe he's in any great panic to get it mobile so I think he can wait for another bit

The car also has very low milage, something like 17k miles, so I think he wants to put on a new hose to keep it looking as new.

Thanks for all your input and help folks

May 15th, 2011, 12:02	#1
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Radiator top hose My neighbour has a 1985 345 CVT B14.4E and he's in need of a top radiator hose, the one that houses the thermostat. Does anyone have one lying about or have any idea where a new one can be sourced? There are two listings for the part - 3285477 ('85) & 3207962 ('86) I haven't rang Volvo yet as I'm not sure they will/can supply this part? __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

May 16th, 2011, 09:43	#7
Chris_C Gopher Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton or Isle of Wight View Photos By: Chris_C	Worth noting that such software only supports cars from 1986, which could be why it's getting confused at an 85. Sounds like your's is one of the 85 -86 changeover cars which are a bit of a pain to suss, the changeover didn't happen all in one place at one time. If you havn't found them, the green books on V3M are a great resource in this situation normally http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-u...forum.php?f=36 You have to be a registered person to see them but it's free and they have a lot of pictures of each procedure so you can make sure you are on the right one. __________________ 2003 S60 D5 SE 1989 340GL - Fake - Gallery Project Thread - Spare parts car turned motorsport plaything. 8 more valves, 277 more cc's Previously, a lot of various 300s

May 16th, 2011, 20:47	#8
mchudd Senior Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 14:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BELFAST	rad Hi Baffler. I have one for the latter modol if that helps. Cheers Mark.

May 18th, 2011, 19:07	#10
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	The car is currently off the road and I don't believe he's in any great panic to get it mobile so I think he can wait for another bit The car also has very low milage, something like 17k miles, so I think he wants to put on a new hose to keep it looking as new. Thanks for all your input and help folks __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

May 18th, 2011, 13:00	#9
volvomania Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 14:13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bouwel	Volvo is out of both top (3207962) and bottom (3207963) hoses. I am at present busy getting these remanufactured but due to delays they will only become available around August from myself and through Braydon Motors (they should have been available for the National). 3210843, the hose running along the engine, is already available and others are to follow. I don't know wheteher it is possible to wait that long?

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