transmission cooler lines o-ring and clip

toohot · Post by **toohot** » 04 Jul 2011, 13:35

I replaced the radiator and not the o-rings on the cooler lines. Of course they now leak. It seems that there should be a kit to replace the o rings on these lines. Does anyone know where to get the o-rings? Is this a common dealer item?

Thanks

Post by **JDS60R** » 04 Jul 2011, 13:58

Yes- common dealer item. Clip and o rings are usually replaced together. Make sure radiator is sized correctly and that the o rings are the failure point.

quietlymknnoise · Post by **quietlymknnoise** » 04 Jul 2011, 17:29

IPD has them

Post by **j_cd** » 21 Jul 2012, 08:50

Getting ready to take my cylinder head off for a valve job, and I notice there is transmission fluid leaking at my new radiator. The radiator was installed by my indie volvo mechanic. I'm sure he knows to use new o-rings and hose retainers, so why is it leaking? I'm still ordering some parts, so I'll probably try and fix it myself.

Post by **xHeart** » 21 Jul 2012, 09:04

nevermind!

Post by **j_cd** » 21 Jul 2012, 10:12

xHeart wrote:nevermind!

Nirvana fan?

Anyway, I think the ones leaking at my radiator have the metal hose retaining clamps, as opposed to the green plastic one in the picture above. Oh well, I didn't want to start another topic.

Post by **xHeart** » 21 Jul 2012, 11:00

j_cd wrote:Anyway, I think the ones leaking at my radiator have the metal hose retaining clamps, as opposed to the green plastic one in the picture above. Oh well, I didn't want to start another topic.

The clamp around the connector is intended to grip and pull it together tightly. If not familiar, one can install it backward. Order 1 for each, and make sure it is correctly installed when replacing.

I would replace seal to remove any "what if".

Post by **j_cd** » 21 Jul 2012, 11:46

Uh, yeah... wrong car. I found this topic from a search, and didn't even realize it's for an S80. Total fail. Thanks anyway.

Post by **Kazthebassman** » 07 May 2015, 15:45

My 1999 C70 has the same trans lines as in the 1st picture. I am replacing the radiator. My new radiator has receptacles for the trans lines, that look quite different. They appear to have the same inlet size, yet have a taper inside at the bottom. They also have a big hex cast in, on the end that faces the vehicle.
My question is will my existing trans lines work properly with this receptacle that is on my new radiator ? Thanks for any input.

Florida Wheel · Post by **Florida Wheel** » 13 May 2015, 05:25

I just replaced my radiator and the new one sounds like the one you describe. It took a little forcing but I was able to insert the teams cooling lines. Make sure you push it all the way in and replace the o-rings and clips. My new radiator works great.