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Silla Radiator Opinions

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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kaireland
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Year and Model: 1995
Location: Lenexa, KS

Silla Radiator Opinions

Post by kaireland »

Does anyone have any experience with using Silla brand radiators? I can pick one up for about $130 with a lifetime warranty.
Kevin Ireland
'07 S60R Sedan
'95 850 Turbo Sedan

rmmagow
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Post by rmmagow »

Google it. Seems like the all aluminum versions might be OK. Lifetime warranty is no good if it blows up and toasts your motor. Volvo white block engine does not like to overheat.
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cn90
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Post by cn90 »

Nissens radiator is about $120.
Why bother with Silla?

Check www.autohausaz.com
2004 V70 2.5T 100K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+

kaireland
Posts: 46
Joined: 24 July 2009
Year and Model: 1995
Location: Lenexa, KS

Post by kaireland »

18 month warranty versus a lifetime warranty is part of the attraction.

Also, I am not finding the Nissens 8601356 for less than $160.
Kevin Ireland
'07 S60R Sedan
'95 850 Turbo Sedan

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