My 850T Wagon has a slow leak from the radiator. I wanna do the job (heck, I did the A/C evap myself) so, don't think the radiator would be that difficult.

Has anyone here done this job? Did they find any special directions on the web for the specifics?

Any words of wisdom would be useful.

Thanks,

dpsc

I need to do the same thing.

My 95 850 Turbo has 6 hoses going into it.
The Radiator Hoses are pretty obvious.
I just did a Tranny flush on my mom's V70, so I know that the driver's side upper and lower hoses are the ATF cooler hoses... (When performing this flush, I replaced the clear and green O-Rings as well as the metal fitting - although the metal fitting did not seem like it really needed replacement).
What's left are the Passenger side upper and lower hoses. After reading the Haynes manual, it appears as though these would be the Oil Cooler Hoses??

Questions:

1. Are the upper and lower hoses connected with metal clips on the Passenger side of the radiator in fact Engine Oil Cooler Hoses?
 
 
2. When disconnecting the hoses with metal clips, will fluid completely drain out? (During the Tranny Flush, I had minimal spillage, but that was because I quickly turned the hose up and connected the clear drain tubing. At that, the real drainage occurred with the engine running and pumping fluid, but again, I only had the upper hose disconnected)
 
3. Will I need to drain the Engine Oil? or ATF?

4. Will I need to replace Clear and Green O-Rings and or Metal Clips for each of the 4 connections?

Hey BHS,

I found that ipd has turbo radiators on sale for $261.00. I've not priced one at Volvo, but I'm sure it's twice the price. IPD has good prices on hoses too.

http://ipdusa.com/ProductsCat.aspx?CategoryID=567&NodeID=131&RootID=629

dpsc,

I replaced my radiator using the directions in the Haynes manual. As I recall, reaching the upper condenser bolts was tricky - swing the bottom of the radiator for more room. The hoses didn't look difficult with the radiator out, I should have done them. From what I've heard about the EVAP, this should be easy.

Steve

If you have replaced an A/C evap what the heck are asking for direction
replacing a freakin' radiator! Hmmmmmmmmm

Dear Swedish Babe,

Wouldn't have done the EVAP without detailed instructions, which I got from someone in England on this board!

The radiator is different (many more fluids) and I'm doing the hoses too. Never done it before.

dpsc