Volvo 140 » Heating & Cooling

If your Volvo’s heater and air conditioner blower is noisy or doesn’t work at all, it’s time for a new blower motor. Keep your windows clear and interior comfortable no matter what the season!

Molded rubber hoses to assure good fit and no interferance. Watch for signs of cracking in your hoses, and also flaring out by the clamps to warn you of impending hose failure.

Hose clamps look pretty simple but there is a definite difference in quality of clamps, and the security they offer. ABA clamps are unique in that the 'teeth' that the worm gear engages is not punched all the way through the stainless steel band. This prevents the 'cheese grater' effect on hoses, an

When replacing a faulty radiator keep in mind the stress put on the other heating/cooling components. The radiator caps have a pressure rating and it is important to match the correct cap with the radiator.

Heater and radiator hoses aren't designed to last forever. They should be, but they just aren't. If yours are bulging, cracking or distorted, they're nearing the end of their effective life. Squeeze each one: if it's become either brittle or too soft, put it on the 'replace' list. Avoid the embarr

The engine thermostat keeps the engine coolant at an optimal temperature for maximum engine efficiency. Extreme seasonal temperature fluctuations can kill a thermostat in a short time. Keep a spare in the trunk and an eye on your temperature gauge.

You can't get far without a good V belt driving your water pump and/or your generator/alternator. Engines quickly overheat when the belt fails. Inspect your belt regularly for signs of cracking. This is an item that takes up little room in your trunk, but is very handy to have when you need one.

The water pump is a key component of your cooling system, anytime of year. While most people don't replace the pump as a matter of maintenance, when one is needed, rest assured our forty years of experience will get you the most reliable pump available.