I have a 1994 850T with 115,000 miles. So far this year I've replaced the tires all round, shocks and struts, plugs, wires and distributer cap plus all filters and changed over to synthetic oil at the last change. I also just replaced both the switches on the automatic transmission. The transmission locked in third gear on the Houston freeway at 5pm and that was an education. The cars ability to get home off the freeway in the lower gear was appreciated - after I was off the freeway! To cancel the 'service engine' warning and flashing arrow, I had to replace both the switch on the transmission under the battery tray and also the switch on the gear select console.
When working under the hood I saw that one side of the radiator had a broken bracket and was hanging loose. I'm told that because the radiator is of plastic construction the only solution to this problem is to change out the complete radiator. I was also told that there are so many intergrated computer readings associated with the radiator that I should not consider using a non-Volvo part - even if I could find one available in the USA.
Am I being fed a line? The local quote for a new radiator was about $250 - is this about average or a good deal?
Any feedback would be really appreciated. TIA
Michael