The tube that runs from the automatic transmission up to the radiator is rusted through on my '91 240. The local parts supplier says that this tubing is a dealer only item. Does anyone know if this is standard tubing in which I can bend my own?

I certainly don't want to have to go to the local Volvo dealer to get something like this.

 

well, i dont know for a fact that its a dealer only item...as far as doing it yourself its possible if you want to try it and its cheep. i would try a few more parts places and really find out if its a deal only part.

 

Should be able to fab your own. But I don't know the tube size. Before that I would try a junk yard with some 240s. Those tranny cooling lines seem to last forever, except for when they chaff at the hold-down clamp

 

I would also recommend the junkyard. you will be able to find one in good shape, it will be a lot easier than fabbing your own and cheaper too. I'd guess you can pick up that part for less than 5 bucks.

 

Thanks. I decided to go ahead and try to fab my own. I'll let you know how it comes out. I had considered a junkyard but after busting two of them (I have a parts car I am swapping from), I thought that it was doubtful I could get one off of a junkyard without busting it as well. I live in the chicago area and with all the salt they use on the road here, these tubes get pretty rusty down by the transmission.

 

Well, I was able to find some brake line (5/8", I believe). The compression fitting was male so I had to find a union to attach it the compression fittings at the transmission and radiator.

Took some time to properly route the line - in the process ruining one, but in the end it came out pretty good and neat. No leaks!

Thanks for the help