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850 Radiator coolant leak

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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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ZionXIX
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Re: 850 Radiator coolant leak

Post by ZionXIX »

Silicone hoses are nice but be prepared for a fight to get them installed.
Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
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manovlov
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Post by manovlov »

ZionXIX wrote: ↑01 Sep 2021, 14:10 Silicone hoses are nice but be prepared for a fight to get them installed.
Yep ZionXIX,
I've given up with the silicon hoses ideas... I've ordered these ones.
Skandix hoses order.jpg
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1995/02 850 GLT 2.5 170 Petrol M56
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