2006 V70: Replace radiator as preventative measure? Topic is solved

dikidera · Post by **dikidera** » 14 Apr 2023, 06:02

I would be more worried about headgaskets than radiator failures, that being said, my radiator exploded due to a bad headgasket, the exhaust gasses produced so much pressure it failed so I actually do need to replace it.

I found a radiator brand NRF, it looks alright. What would you guys say about this brand?

Post by **vtl** » 14 Apr 2023, 06:27

Most of anything is ok for you, since your car has no automatic transmission. Aftermarket radiators have a crappy ATF cooler plumbing: weak, inefficient.

hughiescho · Post by **hughiescho** » 14 Apr 2023, 21:11

Thanks for your above perspective Abscate. I really appreciate it.

hughiescho · Post by **hughiescho** » 14 Apr 2023, 21:15

vtl wrote: 13 Apr 2023, 08:28
hughiescho wrote: 13 Apr 2023, 07:22
vtl wrote: 12 Apr 2023, 10:13 I did just that: a new Volvo radiator that I've luckily got with 1/3 discount. Bypassing the cooler is not a good idea in cold climate.
I appreciate the information--thanks vtl. Here in Canada the Volvo radiator lists at $670... one-third of that I could stomach.
Just under $300: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/vo ... r-31319056 Taxes and shipment and currency conversion will add to that, but still can be cheaper than 670.

Quite compelling -- thank you for this link!

hughiescho · Post by **hughiescho** » 14 Apr 2023, 21:17

scot850 wrote: 13 Apr 2023, 10:21 This is not an official Volvo reseller but claim to be selling Volvo OE radiator for around $500 with taxes. Shipping? $40 to Calgary.

https://www.volvopartsca.ca/oem-parts/v ... NS1nYXM%3D

Neil.

Thanks for this Neil. I shall have a look at this source too.

hughiescho · Post by **hughiescho** » 14 Apr 2023, 21:18

dikidera wrote: 14 Apr 2023, 06:02 I would be more worried about headgaskets than radiator failures, that being said, my radiator exploded due to a bad headgasket, the exhaust gasses produced so much pressure it failed so I actually do need to replace it.

I found a radiator brand NRF, it looks alright. What would you guys say about this brand?

Oh wow... Sounds like a hectic incident your car suffered. Thanks for sharing dikidera.

dikidera · Post by **dikidera** » 15 Apr 2023, 02:09

vtl wrote: 14 Apr 2023, 06:27 Most of anything is ok for you, since your car has no automatic transmission. Aftermarket radiators have a crappy ATF cooler plumbing: weak, inefficient.

No it exactly has an automatic transmission and am looking at the the ones who support it. NRF seems to support it.

Post by **vtl** » 16 Apr 2023, 10:40

dikidera wrote: 15 Apr 2023, 02:09 No it exactly has an automatic transmission and am looking at the the ones who support it. NRF seems to support it.

Get anything you can find, install aux cooler, bypass built-in ATF cooler. Should not be a problem in your hot climate and hilly terrain.