P80 Oil Cooler Hose Replacement Topic is solved

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 30 Jan 2024, 20:03

This could work!

Where did you get the 5/8 16mm hose for 9496493? And no hose clamps on that one?
I do think I would need a coupler for the ubend to the upper pipe for length- suggestions for that as well?

This looks like a solid setup- not having them go Every mid-winter will be awesome.

I am talking to a couple of companies about trying to get direct silicone replacements made.
SamcoSport and DO88 (the manufacturer for IPD silicone hoses)

If something does get produced, I will definitely share it here.

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 30 Jan 2024, 20:08

This could work!

Where did you get the 5/8 16mm hose for 9496493? And no hose clamps on that one?
I do think I would need a coupler for the ubend to the upper pipe for length- suggestions for that as well?

This looks like a solid setup- not having them go Every mid-winter will be awesome.

I am talking to a couple of companies about trying to get direct silicone replacements made.
SamcoSport and DO88 (the manufacturer for IPD silicone hoses)

If something does get produced, I will definitely share it here.
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Post by **foggydogg** » 30 Jan 2024, 21:24

ericmci wrote: 30 Jan 2024, 15:09 Hi,

I am wondering if you all might have some advice on how to find OEM hoses for my oil cooler. '99 S70 GLT

Have you had to deal with this issue?
Any ideas?

Thanks for considering!

-Eric

A fair number of us - including Robert Spinner - take them off and throw them away. Robert has just over 525,000 on his 850T5R, still doing fine on the original bottom end. He has no mercy on his cars.
I have a small stack of lines taken off every turbo car I own.
This is the solution:

https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/prod ... 66780.html
If you have decent recyclers in your area, any non-turbo P80 has them, among others.
Robert sometimes has a few for sale, contact him directly through his website, or text him.

Post by **Chuck W** » 31 Jan 2024, 05:09

foggydogg wrote: 30 Jan 2024, 21:24 A fair number of us - including Robert Spinner - take them off and throw them away. Robert has just over 525,000 on his 850T5R, still doing fine on the original bottom end. He has no mercy on his cars.
I have a small stack of lines taken off every turbo car I own.

The OP has an RN motored car. The oil cooler is on the pan, not in the radiator. This was one of the reasons I swapped pans on my '97.

ericmci wrote: 30 Jan 2024, 20:03 This could work!

Where did you get the 5/8 16mm hose for 9496493? And no hose clamps on that one?
I do think I would need a coupler for the ubend to the upper pipe for length- suggestions for that as well?

This looks like a solid setup- not having them go Every mid-winter will be awesome.

I am talking to a couple of companies about trying to get direct silicone replacements made.
SamcoSport and DO88 (the manufacturer for IPD silicone hoses)

If something does get produced, I will definitely share it here.

There are clamps on that hose. I just hadn't put them in place at the time of the pic (look at the bottom by the cooler).

The HPS hose is pretty easy to find.
HERE.

I bought a bulk length off of Amazon, because we have too many cars and 5/8"(16mm) is a very common size and will get used.

It's too bad the G-Plus brand kits (out of China) don't include the cooler hoses. I've had zero problems with the hoses I've used from them, and they're inexpensive. HERE

jmartin919 · Post by **jmartin919** » 31 Jan 2024, 06:12

I seem to recall seeing a video of someone using a hose from maybe a Ford model but can't seem to find that video now. Maybe take the old one to a parts store and see if they can match it?

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 31 Jan 2024, 07:15

DO88
Replied this morning- they think they have existing hoses that will work.
Do you happen to know that diameter of of the male fittings/pipe on either end for both hoses?

Thanks!

Post by **Chuck W** » 31 Jan 2024, 08:02

Pretty sure they're 5/8" (16mm). (as shown in my picture)

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 31 Jan 2024, 09:12

Chuck W wrote: 31 Jan 2024, 05:09
foggydogg wrote: 30 Jan 2024, 21:24 A fair number of us - including Robert Spinner - take them off and throw them away. Robert has just over 525,000 on his 850T5R, still doing fine on the original bottom end. He has no mercy on his cars.
I have a small stack of lines taken off every turbo car I own.
The OP has an RN motored car. The oil cooler is on the pan, not in the radiator. This was one of the reasons I swapped pans on my '97.

ericmci wrote: 30 Jan 2024, 20:03 This could work!

Where did you get the 5/8 16mm hose for 9496493? And no hose clamps on that one?
I do think I would need a coupler for the ubend to the upper pipe for length- suggestions for that as well?

This looks like a solid setup- not having them go Every mid-winter will be awesome.

I am talking to a couple of companies about trying to get direct silicone replacements made.
SamcoSport and DO88 (the manufacturer for IPD silicone hoses)

If something does get produced, I will definitely share it here.
There are clamps on that hose. I just hadn't put them in place at the time of the pic (look at the bottom by the cooler).

The HPS hose is pretty easy to find.
HERE.

I bought a bulk length off of Amazon, because we have too many cars and 5/8"(16mm) is a very common size and will get used.

It's too bad the G-Plus brand kits (out of China) don't include the cooler hoses. I've had zero problems with the hoses I've used from them, and their inexpensive. HERE

Ahh- there are the clamps - Sorry I didn't see them on my phone last night.

So it's 5/8 16mm all around for both.
Couldn't I just buy the minimum 10ft of it and cut it for length for both?
I think it would curve enough for the elbow of the left side no?

Also- thanks for your help with this it is greatly appreciated.
Being able to eliminate what has become a yearly issue is a big relief.

Post by **Chuck W** » 31 Jan 2024, 09:34

I don't think the straight would make that u-turn, thus why I suggested one of the 180* u-bends.
Even if you can't contort it enough to work solo, the u-bend could pointed the right direction and barbed elbow of sorts would allow a transition to the straight hose.

A 90* elbow might do it, but it's hard to say without having it all in front of me.

Too much bending/twisting could cause the hose to collapse a bit, restricting the ID and flow.

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 31 Jan 2024, 09:41

Chuck W wrote: 31 Jan 2024, 09:34 I don't think the straight would make that u-turn, thus why I suggested one of the 180* u-bends.
Even if you can't contort it enough to work solo, the u-bend could pointed the right direction and barbed elbow of sorts would allow a transition to the straight hose.

A 90* elbow might do it, but it's hard to say without having it all in front of me.

Too much bending/twisting could cause the hose to collapse a bit, restricting the ID and flow.

Right Right.
It's an odd spot until you have hands on it= even the factory hoses take a bit to get in place.
Problem is I need to get the stuff before I get some garage space/time as I don't have my own place to work.