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Radiator Replacement V70-XC70 1999

posted by  tmannian on  Sat Jan 12 07:40 CST 2013
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I'm in year three of my junkyard radiator. Still going strong.

See what kind of warranty your junkyard will have on the part. Some around are as-is, some give you 30 day exchanges if defective. Odds are if it is bad it'll leak right away, so install, flush, leave water in, fire it up, get it hot, and let it sit to cool down, all the while checking for leaks. If it is good to go, then you're in business.

At the junkyard, pick a good one. Nissens or Volvo badged are the ones to go with. I'm not a big fan of aftermarket brands (CSF, Spectra, etc.) but YMMV.


I do see Behr as an option here, who make quality parts, at $135. I am unaware if there is a reason that is marked down, nor can I comment on the quality of that specific radiator. But, I don't know why it wouldn't have the same quality as other Behr parts..

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