Wanted - Volvo 740 Radiator support and assembley

[Laputacake]

Hi, I've recently bought a Volvo 740 however it's missing the entire front section between the headlights. I've managed to source a grille but im stilling missing the radiator support and the latch support, all the items that are normally in front of the radiator. Looking for these parts ASAP.

Thanks

[bob12]

What model year is it and is it a facelift?

Bob

[Laputacake]

Originally Posted by bob12

What model year is it and is it a facelift?

Bob

Oh sorry forgot to say. It's a 1990 SE model. I'm afraid im not sure if it's a facelift. Still quite new to Volvo's.

Thanks

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Laputacake

Oh sorry forgot to say. It's a 1990 SE model. I'm afraid im not sure if it's a facelift. Still quite new to Volvo's.

Thanks

This is going to sound really picky/pedantic and in a sense it is but are you sure it's a 1990? Ignore the registration date as that only tells you when it was first registered, not if it was sat in a dealers compound waiting to be registered.

For the year of manufacture and the exact Model Year, you'll have to consult the VIN number on the plate just above the left hand headlamp. Specifically you need the 10th character of the VIN number :

https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/vin_700.shtml

Model Year

J = 1988 K = 1989 L = 1990 M = 1991 N = 1992

The letter could be any of those except N because although "H" was a 1990 registration, that could have been on a 1991MY as Volvo Model Years run from July to June i believe so a late "H" reg could be a 91MY.

Conversely if it was sitting in the dealers compound for 18 months, it could even be an 88MY (built anytime from July 88 onwards) and if it's 1990 on a "G" reg, that situation would be even more possible.

Alternatively a photo of the front end would be helpful.

[Laputacake]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

This is going to sound really picky/pedantic and in a sense it is but are you sure it's a 1990? Ignore the registration date as that only tells you when it was first registered, not if it was sat in a dealers compound waiting to be registered.

Alternatively a photo of the front end would be helpful.

Thanks for the info. Thankfully I took a picture of the vin and I can confirm it's a 1990 model as It is an L on the vin.

I've also some pictures of the front end. She still needs some cleaning up but trying to get her through the MOT as currently the radiator is held in by zipties and I don't know how well that'll go down at the garage.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UpeSYmgecgQYTxYy8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oSwEhwP9XYr5MFEr9

Thanks

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Laputacake

Thanks for the info. Thankfully I took a picture of the vin and I can confirm it's a 1990 model as It is an L on the vin.

I've also some pictures of the front end. She still needs some cleaning up but trying to get her through the MOT as currently the radiator is held in by zipties and I don't know how well that'll go down at the garage.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UpeSYmgecgQYTxYy8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oSwEhwP9XYr5MFEr9

Thanks

You're missing some fairly common, easily obtained, secondhand parts there. I would call it the slam panel that bolts between the two bonnet latches, the air guide, radiator grille and the two brackets that sit on top of the radiator and bolt to the slam panel.

Also the right hand locating peg in the bottom of the radiator isn't in the grommet at the bottom.

Although the subject of this pic isn't the radiator and its associated parts, it does show the bits you need and also that they're fairly universal across the range. My radiator is both wider and deeper than yours but as you can see if you look closely, there are holes already for the inboard bolts for the left hand top radiator bracket.



Your best bet is if you can find the bits in a breakers and remove them yourself or buy from a breaker on here that knows these cars - they will be able to look at your pics and supply bits to suit, even from a 940 which at the age yours is, could easily pass for a 940 with different badges!

[360beast]

I should be able to supply you with some of the missing bits, I'll have to check what I've got and get back to you.

[Laputacake]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

You're missing some fairly common, easily obtained, secondhand parts there. I would call it the slam panel that bolts between the two bonnet latches, the air guide, radiator grille and the two brackets that sit on top of the radiator and bolt to the slam panel.

Your best bet is if you can find the bits in a breakers and remove them yourself or buy from a breaker on here that knows these cars - they will be able to look at your pics and supply bits to suit, even from a 940 which at the age yours is, could easily pass for a 940 with different badges!

That's what I've been looking for. Best case scenario will be if I can find a 940 or 740 with the whole front end intact so I can rebuild the entire front part but there's only 1 breakers near me I've found, lakes autos but they close at 6 so haven't had a chance to make it over there. Only issue is finding the correct grille as from what I've found the 1990 is the hardest go find. Thanks for the help though I can make a shopping list from that picture.

[Laputacake]

Originally Posted by 360beast

I should be able to supply you with some of the missing bits, I'll have to check what I've got and get back to you.

That'd be great if you had those parts. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks