Radiator replacement 1986 Volvo 340 1.4

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baron_matt
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Radiator replacement 1986 Volvo 340 1.4

Post by baron_matt » 14 Aug 2013 02:24 pm

Hi

I've got a looming rad replacement coming up on my 1.4 Vario, got new pipes (thanks Dai) and Rad, but can anyone tell me how to get the old one out?

It seems to me mounted outside of the engine compartment so does it come out through the front grill or what. Haynes not helpful and not got pics of a later Mk3 1.4 so just shows the smaller early rad.

Help!

Also wondering of worth replacing water pump at same time as original one is showing old staining (no signs of leaks) and sods law would be that if I don't change it, it will pack up shortly.

Also got new temp sender, fan switch, bolts (thanks Mac) and stat to go on.

Finally looking at the plastic panel that sits above rad the clip that holds this has busted. Does anyone have a spare I can have?

Cheers

Matt

baron_matt
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Re: Radiator replacement 1986 Volvo 340 1.4

Post by baron_matt » 14 Aug 2013 03:45 pm

I think I've found the answer in the Greenbook for B14 engine.

Still need the clip thing though so if anyone has one let me know :-)

Does anyone have any oil grade recommendations for the B14 unit?

20/50, 15/40?

Rubenv340
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Re: Radiator replacement 1986 Volvo 340 1.4

Post by Rubenv340 » 14 Aug 2013 04:14 pm

I use 15W40 as said in Haynes. Mineral ultra cheap oil haha.

Ride_on
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Re: Radiator replacement 1986 Volvo 340 1.4

Post by Ride_on » 15 Aug 2013 12:36 am

depends on your ambient temperatures. Thinner oil will give more economy but thicker a longer life.

Higher air temperatures or stressed engine generally demands a thicker oil, but 10W-40 or 10W-30 is the standard recommendation for UK driving. 15W-40 or 20W-40 for more stressed.

No difference between 1.4, 1.7 and 2L it seems.

I tended to use semi-synth 5W-40 in the 300 to make life easy for the starter in the winter.

Strangely my 300 owners manual says 5W-30 can only be used below 0C ambient?? But my 940 Turbo manual says this is fine upto 30C, the 30C bit seems more likely according to my understanding. Is this a misprint or are the engines that different?
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

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