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New Radiator Time S70

posted by  hf63 on  Wed May 30 10:52 CST 2018
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It is finally time to replace my current radiator on the T5.
Here are the possibilities and not sure which one to pick.

At FCP with a life time warranty, I have 2 choices: Nissens for 140 but the current reviews are not that good. The OEM Volvo is about twice the price or roughly 280.

At Rack Auto, I can get a Behr brand for roughly the same price as Nissens but only 1 year warranty.

The last option is spent 450-480 on a 100% aluminum radiator/ no plastic tanks.
Not sure of the longevity of this option.

Which option will you take.


Speedy








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    New Radiator Time S70

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed May 30 18:45 CST 2018
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    Fun job, Speedy!

    I don't think you are going to find any radiators with an oil cooler without the builtin ATF cooler. Not in the USA anyway.
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    Keeping it running is better than buying new








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      New Radiator Time S70

      posted by  hf63 on  Thu May 31 06:48 CST 2018
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      It appears that my latest jobs on the Volvo's have turn into some fun.

      last week, I did an alternator and it was a holy job trying to ling up the bottom
      bolts. It took from start to finish about 6 hours my first alternator.

      Hoping I do not have to do another one in a long time.


      Speedy








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    New Radiator Time S70

    posted by  jwalker on  Wed May 30 12:11 CST 2018
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    About 7 years ago I put a Behr in my 850. No issues...

    Think they might be OEM in many German cars.








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      New Radiator Time S70

      posted by  Chris Mullet on  Wed May 30 15:32 CST 2018
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      Behr makes the HVAC unit including, I'm pretty sure, the heater core for the P2 cars. So for no other reason I'd probably go with that one.
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      Current rides: 2005 Volvo S80 2.5T, 2003 Volvo V70 2.4NA, 1973 Volvo 1800ES (getting ever closer to road worthiness)







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