98 V70 T5 Replacing the Coolant Hoses in Pics

[mecheng]

... I've never had one issue with the connection: no leaks, never came loose. Its only when people start trying to unhook it improperly, or not replace the O ring when they do. If you leave it alone, it is normally okay.

Nonetheless, if you do see issues with the o-ring connection. I see the merit. Glad to see that just securing a generic hose seems to work but I imagine to use a generous bend radius.

The coolant leaks down the inside of the firewall and slowly pools under the floor mat(s). Lots of fun to replace when it's 20 degrees in the garage.

Nothing an electric heater, a toque and warm coffee can't fix
There are so many seals, hoses, o rings that can fail on these cars; I guess I've joined the fun game of coolant roulette!!

[songzunhuang]

$^&#$(@@*& !!!!

I went to pick up my OEM hoses from the auto parts store this morning.

Paid for them, got them, looked at them - they were URO brand! That is NOT OEM! I double checked before I ordered them and the order slip even clearly states "OEM hoses". What the heck?
Now I am in a jam to find hoses for this weekend.

So much for my great deal.

Called the dealer. Haha! They want $116.80 for the inlet hose and $87.30 for the outlet. That's about double what I could get online. If I could actually get them online.

The search continues..... so annoyed.

[cn90]

You made the mistake of ordering "Volvo OEM" parts from an online vendor, it is a hit-and-miss thingy.

Next time, order from a Volvo dealer. Many Volvo dealers sell online:
- Tasca

- Oak Park, IL:
http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/

- Dallas:
http://www.volvoofdallas.com/parts/index.htm

etc. etc.


If you want it done inexpensively and simply, please read my posts above:
* Get generic 5/8-inch heater hoses locally.
* Get and angle grinder or dremel, remove the crimp and you are all set.

The factory design is a piece of junk.

[songzunhuang]

I called my local auto parts store (Winchester Auto) and they sold me the exact hoses for $45.95 and $43.95.

Crap, went to pick up his morning. They were URO branded but listed as OEM in their computer.
The search continues.

[precopster]

To avoid OEM purchase some good quality heater hose such as Gates and run spring material inside them where they require sharp turns. The spring material won't corrode because of the high coolant concentration.

I used this method in a custom engine fitment for many years with no problems.

[songzunhuang]

Can't find OEM hoses locally. I'm hosed! Sorry about that.
I did find a local farm equipment store that has blue silicon 5/8" hoses. Hmm, an idea is brewing. It's $4 per foot, but that's still way less than any preformed hose.

[j-dawg]

To avoid OEM purchase some good quality heater hose such as Gates and run spring material inside them where they require sharp turns. The spring material won't corrode because of the high coolant concentration.

You can also find spring-based hose bending tools that fit around the OD of the hose. There's a strip of soft-tempered metal that holds the desired shape, and the spring retains the hose itself. These can probably help with tight-radius bends and kinking of the hoses. Kind of a neat solution.

http://www.veyance.com/ProductsDetail.aspx?id=16154

[cn90]

The car is 16 years old with 200K+ miles.
The generic heater hose ($1/foot) will easily last some 10y/100K.
I doubt you will keep this car another 10y/100K miles.

I understand some of us have the affinity for blue silicone because it is sexy but seriously, the generic heater hose will do a fine job.

[songzunhuang]

As a friend of mine once said, "If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing!".

I'm going to try the blue silicon route this weekend and see what happens.

[Ben850]

"I understand some of us have the affinity for blue silicone because it is sexy but seriously, the generic heater hose will do a fine job."
-cn90.

As a friend of mine once said, "If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing!".

I'm going to try the blue silicon route this weekend and see what happens.

Guilty on both counts.

I know who you were talking about cn.

I was going to leave the timing belt cover open so you could see the Gates Blue Belt. Kidding.