F7P into 1.7 Volvo 340 (Coolant System)

[j elvy]

What have people done with their coolant systems when fitting an f7p?

* Do you use the volvo rad or source another one?
* What Coolant Hoses do you use?
* Do you still keep the heater and if so how do you get coolant to this?
* Do you have to use neat coolant or an antifreeze and water mix?

Cheers for your help people, pictures would be helpful if you have any or just the info!! Im Going to pick up my new volvo 340 tomorrow and excited isnt the word! Im just getting all the info on the F7P swaps i can so i can get everything required so the car isnt immobile for very long!! Will post some pics tomorrow when i get the car!

[volvosneverdie]

Standard volvo rad is ok.
Cooling hoses from a 1.7 (if youre starting with a 1.4)

[j elvy]

As simple as that!!!



cheers mate

[j elvy]

What about the coolant though? Antifreeze and water mix or neat coolant?

[volvosneverdie]

Im not sure TBH mate.
I'd wait for word from a more knowledgable mamber on that point.

[j elvy]

Lol, mite ask my uncle who used to work for renault! might be an idea eh! lol, i allways forget that!!

cheers for your help

[volvodspec]

Antifreeze and distilled! water mix or neat coolant?

depends on what temperatures you have outdoors, if it freezes a lot you want a coolant that can withstand those temperatures. i personally never mix my coolant with water, i've always used Glycoshell coolant. they prescribe to add water but the full mix is thin enough (like normal water) so i don't iven bother about doing that. haven't met another coolant wich is off that quality and i'm not even bothering looking for one anymore.

if you do mix with water; make sure you use distilled water and nothing else!