1998 V70 2.5T (GLT) 280,000k+ Radiator upper radiator hose/inlet mount failure

skii

Today coming back from work, driving as normal then see coolant warning on dash, pulled over asap. Doesn't look like I overheated the engine but my upper radiator hose inlet point has sheared off inside the hose and all coolant dumped out of overflow tank probably immediately. I checked oil cap for any milkshake seems to not be the case.

Was after advice on brand replacements (Genuine, Nissens, etc) and any other repairs or diag I should do.

For starters im after a new radiator, new coolant related hoses, probably new overflow tank and cap, coolant + coolant flush and maybe thermostat and water pump. Would appreciate the help to keep my nugget on the road.

skii

Forgot to mention a 98' OEM radiator is out of the question as per my parts guy (dealership) unless anyone thinks or knows a 99' OEM radiator fits as they have slightly difference dimensions. same core length, different widths and heights by a couple mm from what I've been told.

Ex850R

A P80 rad is same for all P80

You will want heater core and hoses.

Also the 3” long 1/2” hose behind the head in front of driver that’s the turbo line sort of. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING BUT OEM.

CTS as well.

Radiators may be nla too.

GP Racing eboi site have Aussie warehouses and business, buy the aluminium radiator and intercooler too.

They sell boost hose kits if you are good making up to what the Volvo ones are.

My V70T with that intercooler, their hose and aluminium tube , an MBC and T5 auto transmission computer made it an epic town car, it pulled like a train, a 2.3 is a slug by comparison.

skii

Ex850R

Thanks for the help, will get to Pm’ing you as pulling like a train has caught my eyes especially for a light pressure turbo against the might 2.3’s

I also had a look at the GP site, is that supposed to be GPI racing just wanted to clarify, says they are New Jersey based. Seems to be quality work.

Ex850R

Have that little sucker of a hose in its bag!

Leftover from many many boxes of spares!

PM me address I’ll send it you.

Ex850R

skii

Now I think about it I think they changed name to Worley? Or similar, the warehouse is still in Hoppers Crossing afaik, I picked up all my stuff at the office there.

https://worleyautoparts.com.au/search/

Love it, the intercooler only gone up $80 in 13 years!!

I’m a fabricator welder, boilermaker trade. TIG welding is my bag. This stuff is good quality, I’d say that the overpriced DO88 stuff isn’t as good especially when you consider they had to replace a whole lot of intervoolers due to faulty welds………I’d say DO88 get there’s made in a cheap country and you pay a premium for the name….

Bigger hoses and tube than stock make a big difference in boost. Everyone goes with stock sizing, I know better, ha !

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Ex850R

I bought an air/water intercooler as well as I was planning to put it directly on the TB , remove the battery to boot. Then a motorcycle radiator in lower bumper as cooler with fan , run antifreeze as coolant. More room for radiator etc then

jamesinc

I've run the all-alloy rad in an 850R, the first one failed after 6 months but they warrantied it and the second one was fine. If you want just a standard aftermarket rad, buy a Nissens one they make good stuff. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2674780&cc=1434804&pt=2172

Ex850R

At least an Aly one can be welded, when after a while the plastic end tanks on a std rad fail you lose your engine but an ally one will spring a leak that can be easily welded.

I do think they should be fully isolated from frames though.