Time to replace the radiator as it is leaking and I'm wondering who actually makes an OEM radiator for an S70 GLT.

IPD has Cryomax for 260 with less than stellar reviews and lists it as aftermarket.

FCP Euro has Nissens for 175.

One dealer wouldn't tell me but quoted the job at 600. Wouldn't tell me what was labor and what was the part, just 600 total.

Another dealer said Valeo. A third said Behr, which I've heard nothing good about.

 

Behr is likely the OEM part. Nissens is a part that I would use without hesitation.

You can call the dealer and ask to speak to the parts department. Once you are connected, ask them how much the part will be. Simple as that, they will NOT refuse to tell you the cost of the part over the counter or refuse to sell you one over the phone.

Usually I tell people that there are a lot of companies that manufacture good radiators. However, I have read reports of new radiators built for Volvo's mixing coolant with transmission fluid, which will destroy the tranny. If that happens, I'm pretty sure you would have to get an attorney to recoup the cost of a tranny replacement. Just avoid that all together and get a reputable brand. I will say that I trust any part that iPd sells, other than the URO rubber parts.

 

Thanks, Robert. Love all your video guides.

FCP has the Nissens for $175 so I am going to give that one a try. I usually trust ipd but the reviews on the Cryomax have me thinking it's not worth the effort (or $260).

 

+1 to what Robert said; I like Behr too. You used to be able to get them aftrmkt from fcp but they switched to nissen in recent past; not as good as behr IMO but probably OK.

You can try calling them and see if they can source you a behr for same or similar price; worth a try IMO.

 

I like to replace radiator hoses. Unless they have been replaced somewhat recently in the past they are a failure point. Over the years I find that older hoses also make it harder to seal, though the band clamps usually allow a better capability to seal.

 

Upper and lower hoses are silicone from IPD. That was done shortly after I got the car.

Did a total tune up and flushed the rad and it dripped after I put the lower hose back on.

I'll look into the Behr one. Make a few phone calls. Appreciate the tip.

 

I try not to touch my hoses unless I'm going to replace them.

Did you also do the other 4 coolant hoses?

 

I agree. Once you break the seal on an old hose it never seems to work right again. I went out today to fill up the windshield washer with lot temp fluid. No fluid in the resevior. No leaks anywear. No fluid in the oil. When it warms up I am thinking the heater core will need replacement. I don;t smell the fluid but it has to be going somewhere. New hoses at that time I think. At 180K miles and seriously rusty band clamps it will be a ood idea.

 

I had a leak at the seals where the core connects. The core wasn't leaking but I changed it anyway. Had I knew the seals were bad I probably would have only replaced the seals. It was leaking a little under my carpet but the coolant doesn't have much odor so I couldn't smell it.

 

Thanks for the smell tidbit. The inside if his car always has a bit of an oily smell which I attribute to it's age and the fact my son never cleans his vehicle. I was trying to see if there was a "sweet" smell but I didn't notice it. I did note that the antifreeze was a different green color so I wondered about the smell. All I had was Prestone antifreeze so I put that in the reservoir. I'll have to feel around and see if the carpet is getting wet. I recall someone saying that it puddled in the back seat area.


I was thankful I thought to add the windshield wiper fluid. I asked him if he noticed the light on and he said yes. I gave him the *HELLO!" lol

 

I'd like to do those four hoses on this job but I am running into problems locating an engine oil cooler hose (inlet or return) a for a 99 S70 GLT.

Volvo PN 3528207 seems to only go up to 1998.

The ATF lines I have found in a couple places for about $65 each + $20 for an O-ring/clamp kit.