Coolant Bottle

[RobvdVeer]

Before it is too late: what is the best (read: smart) way to replace the stock coolant bottle?

I hear lots about replacing them with SS versions, which sets me back at least 130 Euros (whereabouts). Anyone knows about a replacement part?

[tourettes tony]

you can put a volvo one on, and you can see how much coolant you have as a bonus. Other than that just make sure the cap sits on a flat surface rather than the curve of the bottle on any stainless ones TT

[RobvdVeer]

You got a S/N on that Volvo type, or a type number of the Volvo in question?

Also, I do not really understand what you said on the curve of the bottle.

[Admin-bloke]

I can get a part number off the oem volvo coolant bottle for you when I get back to work on tuesday (where my car is in storage at the moment).

[arranj]

Well - it just so happens I (and Carl) have been researching this subject a bit. Neither of us know what we're talking about, so don't take this as gospel, or even an informed piece of information, but the Volvo part numbers we've got are:

1276040 (probably replaced by 3547466 ). I'm sure someone can verify this. A Google search should confirm (to the trained eye).


The stainless version should be ok - but you will hear of a lot of people who have had problems with them, although they do look pretty!

[tourettes tony]

your so clever arran you should be club technician TT

[arranj]

haha!

Well - that's assuming I'm right! - none of these numbers have been checked out, so don't take my word for it. Plus also I can't really take the credit, as Carl did the legwork.

Of course let me know if either of these do turn out to be correct, so we can update the parts cross reference section, and I can put something smug in my signature.

[tourettes tony]

confirmed part # 1276040 checked mine TT

[RobvdVeer]

Nice one TT. So you have the 1276040 (I checked: it is replaced by 3547466) in your D? How about the brackets and hose connections? Are they the same? perhaps you can send me a picture of it?

[tourettes tony]

they fit in the original body mounts so no drilling, you get the bracket with it, but you have to modify and extend the pipe.
i will send you a pic cheers TT