Radiator replacement
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Radiator replacement
Hello all.
I think i bit off more than I bargained for. My V70XC has 254K miles and the radiator started to leak. I picked up one at IPD (quick responce and shipping) anyway, I started to remove the front end of the car to get at the radiator to remove. First mistake.
After removing most of the grill, I find out that I cannot either pull it up and out or drop it down. So to cut to the chase, has any body else replaced their radiator or at least tried to? I want to stay away from the dealer $$$$$$$$$$$$
Any input is more that welcome at this time.....
Volvo for Life,, but not my life savings.......
Gary
I think i bit off more than I bargained for. My V70XC has 254K miles and the radiator started to leak. I picked up one at IPD (quick responce and shipping) anyway, I started to remove the front end of the car to get at the radiator to remove. First mistake.
After removing most of the grill, I find out that I cannot either pull it up and out or drop it down. So to cut to the chase, has any body else replaced their radiator or at least tried to? I want to stay away from the dealer $$$$$$$$$$$$
Any input is more that welcome at this time.....
Volvo for Life,, but not my life savings.......
Gary
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I would doubt it's the original but it's possible. I have a bleed from engine oil to coolant. I'm living on borrowed time as I know it's leaking, I have a radiator and I just can't make the time to drop it in. If it opens up and gets into the oil pan I'm going to be screwed. I put my sport springs in yesterday so I guess this weekend maybe ??
I've never been a fan of the plastic aluminum crimped radiators but the Mfg's aren't going to change. They are too easy and cheap to make.
I've never been a fan of the plastic aluminum crimped radiators but the Mfg's aren't going to change. They are too easy and cheap to make.
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