Transmission line help

Wrenchinjoe · Post by **Wrenchinjoe** » 08 Oct 2011, 10:49

My radiator is seeping where the aluminum core joins the plastic tank, so I am replacing it this weekend. I have read a few threads on the topic as well as some about disconnecting the transmission lines, and feel ok about it overall, however I ran into a snag....

I do not seem to have the spreadable clamp that secures the fitting, rather mine appears internal with a green plastic fitting.

I suspect this might be one of those 'quick connect' style connections, and if so can anyone please confirm and advise what size tool I need to get these loose?

Thanks, any help is greatly appreciated.

WJ

elchopperfreak · Post by **elchopperfreak** » 08 Oct 2011, 10:57

Press on the green tabs and pull metal tube.

Wrenchinjoe · Post by **Wrenchinjoe** » 08 Oct 2011, 14:28

Perfect, thank you.

elchopperfreak · Post by **elchopperfreak** » 08 Oct 2011, 14:53

It might take a bit, theres an o ring at the tube connector, maybe some lubricat spray. Has to remove them since my trans oil cooler leaked big time.
Wasnt that easy on the donor 855 and ended breaking the green clips..
Dont know how to properly explain but i have a pair of needle nose rounded at the end, i pressed a levered.

Wrenchinjoe · Post by **Wrenchinjoe** » 08 Oct 2011, 16:18

Ok, new question.

The replacement radiator appears to have fittings for the OTHER style trans cooler lines. The radiator came from rockauto.com, Centric part #1851... should fit all V70 non-turbos from 1998 - 2000.

The ports on the radiator have fittings for the external clamp style fitting, and my internal green clip style will not work.

The radiator came with two brass adaptors that screw into the trans cooler openings, but, should there be another set of adaptors for my style? Perhaps the set I need are missing.

Thanks again.

turbozutek · Post by **turbozutek** » 08 Oct 2011, 18:17

The old ones might unscrew and swap over? I did this a few months ago and converted a 15mm pipe end to 19mm (and saved myself £35 on the price difference of the two rads).

Chris...

Post by **Pauloil** » 08 Oct 2011, 18:30

nissens:

http://www.eeuroparts.com/Main/PartDeta ... d=36000001

Wrenchinjoe · Post by **Wrenchinjoe** » 12 Oct 2011, 14:17

Thanks for the help guys.

@Chris - I tried to swap the fittings, and was able to unscrew them off the old radiator, but they would not thread into the new radiator, and I was unable to find an adaptor that could make that work.

@Pauloil - That Nissens part was the ticket, thanks. The aftermarket radiator I initially purchased (#CU1851 was simply incorrect, but according to the product rep, part #CU2424 is the correct radiator in case anyone else runs into this problem with the different trans line fittings. I found the OEM Nissens radiator at FCP for $209 and with 10% off and free shipping, and Rockauto had it for $175 shipped FYI.

The new radiator should be here today, and I still need to pick up a gallon of Zerex G-05. With any luck I'll reassemble everything this weekend with a new t-stat, and she should be good for winter.

Thanks again for all the help.

WJ

Post by **erikv11** » 12 Oct 2011, 14:37

Many people are happy with the Nissens replacement radiator but for the record Nissens is not OEM. Unless Volvo switched suppliers in 1999? For all of the 850s and for the 98 x70, the original suppliers were Blackstone and Valeo, and if you buy the rad from Volvo they will send you one made by Valeo.