I just changed the radiator over on my V70 2001 24T, using an off-market AutoKool radiator.
The radiator is installed - however, the auto transmission lines male connectors are too big for the built in female connections on the new radiator.
Distributor has tried to help - saying that the standard volvo connectors will fit (using the clips and the addition of a hose clamp to stop the clips coming off), but there is NO way they'll fit (they're circumference is just slightly too wide). It's the same receiving mechanism, but just a bit too small.
The distributor hasn't been able to tell me what size they are, other than the above. They have offered to refund my money - but then I'd have to spend another several hours trying to get the bastard out (not an option, really).
I am in the bush and the car is immobile in its current state.
I have the following options/questions:
1. Drive it 30 minutes with the pipes connected (outside the cooling tank, one pipe connected to the other) - to get it somewhere that it could be attended to by a mechanic.
- How long could I drive with the ATF not being cooled?
2. Replace the new connectors with the old ones from the original radiator. When I removed the old ones, whatever they are connected to inside the plastic cooling tank, moved - gives me the distinct impression that if I change them over, I may not be able to get them back in to the new radiator
- is this an option?
3. Ideally, someone here (because no one on the distributor's end can tell me) knows the size of the connectors and can tell me what part I need in order replace the original tranny hose ends. Would I be able to connect them using hose clamps? Not sure how I'd crimp them on (as they currently are)
- is there a lot of pressure in these pipes or would they need to be properly crimped on?
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