1998 V70xc. Oil/trans cooler line retainer

Post by **shiloh51933** » 15 Oct 2015, 05:01

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I added pic of said retainer I'm having issues with. The oil cooler line popped off the other day after swapping radiator and I'm looking for another retainer/clamp that would work on my V70xc.

Post by **tryingbe** » 15 Oct 2015, 07:18

People put clamp outside that clip so it would not come off.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... 842411k1-1
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... er-6842411

Post by **cn90** » 15 Oct 2015, 08:54

DIY: 1998 S70 GLT Trans Cooler Line Rebuild for $10!
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=55794

NOTE:
1. The Clip has a THICK and THIN side: the THICK side goes toward the Radiator.
2. Screw-type clamp over the metal clip and it will never come off.

Post by **erikv11** » 15 Oct 2015, 09:22

I use a zip tie to secure that clip. Cheap, super easy to use, bullet proof.

Post by **shiloh51933** » 15 Oct 2015, 11:09

erikv11 wrote:I use a zip tie to secure that clip. Cheap, super easy to use, bullet proof.

Thank you for all the replies.
I ended up doing the zip ties, 3 across as to cover entire retainer.
The radiator hose clamp over the factory retainer sounds like a good idea.

Scholz · Post by **Scholz** » 15 Oct 2015, 12:07

I found using a 5$ snap ring pliers from harbor freight made it a trivial exercise. Allowed me to remove the years old clamps without deforming them. Could have reused them if I hadn't purchased new.

I used needle nose pliers the first time and couldn't get it off without ruining the clamp.

Post by **jreed** » 16 Oct 2015, 05:09

I use the cheap-o HF snap ring pliers too. They work well for opening up the clamp just enough to allow the lines to be pulled out. The picture below shows the old way that I used to do it before I realized that you only need to pry the clamp far enough to allow the lip on the clamp to clear the fitting on the radiator.

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Post by **shiloh51933** » 16 Oct 2015, 13:28

jreed wrote:I use the cheap-o HF snap ring pliers too. They work well for opening up the clamp just enough to allow the lines to be pulled out. The picture below shows the old way that I used to do it before I realized that you only need to pry the clamp far enough to allow the lip on the clamp to clear the fitting on the radiator.
VolvoOilCoolerLines14.jpg

I got snap ring pliers but I the bottom right retainer was deformed, I bent back into place best I could after paying $13 bucks for aftermarket retainer's that were made of tin foil!! Thanks guys for your contributions.