1995 850 Radiator Replacement

frootmig · Post by **frootmig** » 23 Apr 2007, 08:16

Hello,

I think I am going to have to replace the radiator on my 1995 2.0 20v 850 Estate with automatic transmission, when the engine is running I can see fluid leaking through the cooling fan housing towards the engine, I think this points to a leak on the inside of the radiator, this seems especially worse when the engine revs are dying down, when the engine is running at a constant speed there does not seem to be so much leakage.

I have replaced radiators on other cars, but this has a feed to cool the transmission oil, are there any special tools i may need to accomplish this?

If anybody can give me any pointers as to any problems that I may need to overcome i would really appreciate it.

Many Thanks

Post by **dugitman** » 23 Apr 2007, 13:43

Here is a link with pictures.

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/Radiator850turbo.php

i had mine replaced not long ago. cost $450 u.s. total. my garage isn't heated so i outsourced.

Post by **kelvin6** » 24 Apr 2007, 01:31

The tool to remove the transmission cooler line connector is a snap ring EXTERNAL plier. Alternatively, you can use two small screwdrivers and make a attempt at snapping it off. Basically you need to open up that connector ring (the clamp thingy), and get it off, so you can disconnect the line.

Also, there is a hidden bolt (refer to the Volvospeed's Bay 13) which will be very hard to access. For this, you will need a 1/4 inch 10mm SWIVEL SOCKET, other than that... the rest are just hand tools, namely the 10mm and 8mm sockets.

Its actually easy to replace the radiator in 850, provided that you have the right tools (and the 10mm swivel socket made all the difference).