Silicone hose's

827Roverman · Nov 20th, 2017, 12:32

Like me my 940 is getting on in years, the car's 22, I'm 72, just fifty years between us, (just wish I was as good as the Volvo) Anyway I've had the car for two years now and I'm assuming that ALL the under bonnet rubber hose's are the originals (except for the PVC system) although I don't have any problems I was thinking of replacing all the hose's, its a automatic 1996 940 LPT with the B230FK engine, I would very much like to replace with the blue silicone hose's, but can not find a complete kit as such, and. from what I have seen for sale the price's are astronomical, does anyone know a good supplier at sensible price's. David.

Prufrock · Nov 20th, 2017, 16:34

What is wrong with renewing with original hoses, they have a percentage of silicone in them...they're not pure rubber !!!

Jon

volvo always · Nov 20th, 2017, 17:44

I'm not keen on the blue boy racer look and I also remember someone saying they can slip off rad stubs etc. Not sure if true.

I have stuck to genuine Volvo hoses. Mines a same year and engine and the turbo cooling hoses were both around£30 each and top rad hose around £17 from memory. Need to do the back rear heater hose ones at some point but currently look good.

James

ThePurplePanther · Nov 20th, 2017, 18:14

Do88 do a complete set that looks like it is designed to full race spec (they are THICK!) - and they are available in blue I think, though i got black.

Did mine a couple of months back and no problems/issues with repeated removal and refitting, quality product.

Laird Scooby · Nov 20th, 2017, 18:55

To be honest David, i'm with Jon on this one. Yes, the blue silicone hoses look nice but only if you're going to cruises and showing off the engine bay and it's an expensive way of replacing hoses that are still available in standard black from Volvo.

Once upon a time you could buy "Engine Dress-Up Kits" that contained lengths of stainless steel overbraid and custom ends that were a combined Jubilee clip and braid finisher to fit over your existing hoses to make them look different, they don't appear to be available except for small diameter hoses now though.

canis · Nov 20th, 2017, 20:37

Maybe this stuff is what you're after. With a couple of brand new stainless jubilee clips it'll look rather good I expect. Too pricey for me though.

Laird Scooby · Nov 20th, 2017, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by canis

Maybe this stuff is what you're after. With a couple of brand new stainless jubilee clips it'll look rather good I expect. Too pricey for me though.

That's the stuff, yeah!

dingov70 · Nov 20th, 2017, 21:29

If you are using silicone hoses , always replace hose clamps of any make with Norma clamps GBS range , wide band , spreads the clamping force over greater area
https://www.normagroup.com/norma/en/...pen&ccm=020030

canis · Nov 21st, 2017, 00:02

Hmm. Tricky this. I've been rummaging around the interworld web net thing, and I can't find anything big enough for a radiator hose.

Prufrock · Nov 21st, 2017, 07:34

Oh, go one then.

I'll get some, it'll clearly improve things - in thirty one years it's only had the hoses replaced once !

I new I was missing a trick, same for all my cars - silicone hoses = improved performance.

Jon.

P.S forgive the cynicism.

Nov 20th, 2017, 12:32	#1
827Roverman VOC Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2022 16:02 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK	Silicone hose's Like me my 940 is getting on in years, the car's 22, I'm 72, just fifty years between us, (just wish I was as good as the Volvo) Anyway I've had the car for two years now and I'm assuming that ALL the under bonnet rubber hose's are the originals (except for the PVC system) although I don't have any problems I was thinking of replacing all the hose's, its a automatic 1996 940 LPT with the B230FK engine, I would very much like to replace with the blue silicone hose's, but can not find a complete kit as such, and. from what I have seen for sale the price's are astronomical, does anyone know a good supplier at sensible price's. David.

Nov 20th, 2017, 16:34	#2
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	What is wrong with renewing with original hoses, they have a percentage of silicone in them...they're not pure rubber !!! Jon Last edited by CTCNetwork; Feb 24th, 2018 at 12:40. Reason: One more time...

Nov 20th, 2017, 17:44	#3
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	I'm not keen on the blue boy racer look and I also remember someone saying they can slip off rad stubs etc. Not sure if true. I have stuck to genuine Volvo hoses. Mines a same year and engine and the turbo cooling hoses were both around£30 each and top rad hose around £17 from memory. Need to do the back rear heater hose ones at some point but currently look good. James Last edited by volvo always; Nov 20th, 2017 at 17:47.

Nov 20th, 2017, 18:55	#5
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:44 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	To be honest David, i'm with Jon on this one. Yes, the blue silicone hoses look nice but only if you're going to cruises and showing off the engine bay and it's an expensive way of replacing hoses that are still available in standard black from Volvo. Once upon a time you could buy "Engine Dress-Up Kits" that contained lengths of stainless steel overbraid and custom ends that were a combined Jubilee clip and braid finisher to fit over your existing hoses to make them look different, they don't appear to be available except for small diameter hoses now though. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Nov 20th, 2017, 21:29	#8
dingov70 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 06:42 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	If you are using silicone hoses , always replace hose clamps of any make with Norma clamps GBS range , wide band , spreads the clamping force over greater area https://www.normagroup.com/norma/en/...pen&ccm=020030 __________________ To stupidity & beyond

Nov 20th, 2017, 18:14	#4
ThePurplePanther Member at Large Last Online: Sep 8th, 2019 11:46 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southampton	Do88 do a complete set that looks like it is designed to full race spec (they are THICK!) - and they are available in blue I think, though i got black. Did mine a couple of months back and no problems/issues with repeated removal and refitting, quality product.

Nov 20th, 2017, 20:37	#6
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	Maybe this stuff is what you're after. With a couple of brand new stainless jubilee clips it'll look rather good I expect. Too pricey for me though.

Nov 21st, 2017, 00:02	#9
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	Hmm. Tricky this. I've been rummaging around the interworld web net thing, and I can't find anything big enough for a radiator hose.

Nov 21st, 2017, 07:34	#10
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Oh, go one then. I'll get some, it'll clearly improve things - in thirty one years it's only had the hoses replaced once ! I new I was missing a trick, same for all my cars - silicone hoses = improved performance. Jon. P.S forgive the cynicism. Last edited by Prufrock; Nov 21st, 2017 at 08:02. Reason: P.S

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