Need to replace the radiator on my 95 850 wagon, non turbo automatic after a deer hit. No insurance money to play with. My closest junkyard candidate (I looked at 6 or 7 850's) looks like a V70, non turbo automatic. Two coolant ports and 2 transmission ports just like what I've got. The only thing that is different is the retainers on the transmission ports- my 850 has some goofy spring clip things and the V70 has these solid looking barrel shaped things. Wonder how I could make this V70 radiator work- take the ports off my 850 radiator and put on the V70 rad? Cut both rubber hoses and splice back together with hose clamps? (that one kind of locks me in- rather not cut those transmission cooler lines)

Already spent plenty of bucks on body panels and lights, rather not drop $150 on a radiator if I can avoid it.

Thanks for the words...... Dave

 

I was looking around for an answer for you on this, and it seems that the radiator from a 1998 V70 will fit, but thats it. if the v70 in the junk yard is a 1998, you're fine. otherwise, you may have to keep looking.

 

If you need to you can always use a turbo radiator and just put a plug in the engine oil cooler fittings.

From what I can see on Oreillys and Autozone a radiator from any 850 and the following 70s should bolt right in.

VOLVO 850 (1993 - 1997)
VOLVO S70 (1998 - 2000)
VOLVO V70 (1998 - 2000)

 

kiss, ibif- thanks for the note. You know I was wondering about using a radiator from a turbo- I did see it had two extra ports. So just plugging those would work? cause the donor car that I bought lights and radiator fan / surround was a turbo.

I had an additional question- My AC doesnt work and I have no plans to fix it. (we have maybe a month over 90 degrees) The front radiator (is that the AC condensor?) is smashed pretty good. If I just took that thing off and held the two hoses out of the way, would I inflict damage? What do those lines carry- is it oil or refrigerant? Last time I had it checked there was no refrigerant in there.

So do I make yet another junkyard run or just buy a new radiator online? Hmmm.

 

There are many applications where they sell an automatic transmission cooler equipped radiator for both the manual and automatic applications. It's easier on the manufacturer (cheaper to make one than two), easier on the retailer as again one less number to stock and less chance for a person to choose the wrong one and easier on the consumer although sometimes if you shop around you might find the one you need is a few bucks cheaper if they do in fact make both.

You wouldn't even need to plug it but I'm in Minnesota and with road salt there is a chance something corrosive could get in there and shorten it's life. The right sized bolt or a plastic plug from a home improvement store with a little sealant and you'd be good to go.

Freon in the AC system at room temperature and not under pressure is a gas. The system does have an exact amount of oil that also circulates with the freon but it isn't that much. When the system is opened the freon will all escape. It should by law be captured and recycled but in the event of a car crash you have no option, it's gone in a few seconds. At the same time some oil will escape but not much and with the AC system not working it tends to puddle at the lowest points in each component in the system.

I'd tape up the ends of the hose just in case someone wanted to revive the system or you'd be doing the guy who comes across your car (years from now hopefully ) in the salvage yard useable AC components that haven't ingested stuff thrown up off the road.

"So do I make yet another junkyard run or just buy a new radiator online? Hmmm."

Well,,,,, RSPI will tell you to check out a salvage yard or to support FCP as they do help us maintain our cars. I went for an aftermarket from Oreilly. You would likely get the same one at Autozone or NAPA. I like that it's local, it's lifetime and if I have a problem I can usually have one the same day. BUT, that's just my opinion and also I worked there when I bought it so it was a better deal $$.

Radiator | 1995 Volvo 850 5 Cylinders 5 2.3L Turbo DOHC | AutoZone.com

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I do my share of salvage yard parts hunting but something like a radiator, the second picture is why I wouldn't get one there if I had the money for new.