Need help w/ discontinued part (1997 850 GLT)

mrvigstuff · Post by **mrvigstuff** » 14 Sep 2026, 13:25

Hey all,

So I recently started doing some of my own work on my 1997 850 GLT w/ about 226k miles.

While doing the PCV a couple weeks back, I noticed a cracked and old rubber elbow running from a hard pipe off what is *I think* the fuel pressure regulator to the intake manifold (apologies if I'm way off base, definitely still learning here). Here are pics of the elbow I'm talking about:

I believe the part in question is this discontinued "GCP Coupling Piece": https://usparts.volvocars.com/p/42819127/3531116.html
Also not available at IPD: https://www.ipdusa.com/products/18614/1 ... vo-3531116

I initially planned on just getting a length of silicone vacuum hose and cutting something to size, but it occurred to me that since this is either part of the fuel system or EVAP system, that the replacement might need to be rated for fuel. Has anybody on here replaced that elbow recently? If so, where did you find the replacement part? Or what kind of generic hose did you buy to replace it?

I've had a PO442 code (minor EVAP leak) for a while too...am I being too optimistic in hoping these are related? Seems like it's probably something off my charcoal canister, but guess I'm just hoping it's a more easily accessible fix

Post by **scot850** » 14 Sep 2026, 15:10

IPD have a kit with different hoses in it that may work:

https://www.ipdusa.com/products/5321/Va ... crumbs=983

Neil.

aeg · Post by **aeg** » 14 Sep 2026, 15:40

Skandix lists 1332455 and 9125615 as substitutes, but your mileage may vary.

Post by **scot850** » 14 Sep 2026, 17:30

Only issue with Skandix is shipping cost to North America. They are brutal.

Neil.

aeg · Post by **aeg** » 14 Sep 2026, 21:23

You can order those part numbers from whoever you want. You don't have to buy them from Skandix.

Post by **jreed** » 15 Sep 2026, 05:26

On my 97 855 GLT, that hose is for providing intake manifold vacuum back to the fuel pressure regulator. In my opinion there is no reason the hose needs to be rated for fuel. I replaced the rubber hose with silicone about 10 years ago and it has been working well with no issues noted.

mrvigstuff · Post by **mrvigstuff** » 15 Sep 2026, 11:13

Right on, thanks for the help everybody. I live in Portland so I swung over over to the IPD warehouse yesterday to grab the vacuum elbow kit, but it doesn't seem like any of those are actually long enough or wide enough to fit the nipple or pipe. Gonna try a silicone tube, and just keep an eye on it. Thanks!