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Volvo

Tips for Thermostats

1976-1993 Volvo 240 Series

O.E. Volvo thermostats must be installed with the small venting nipple oriented correctly. If incorrectly installed, an air pocket will form causing a reduction of cooling abilities. Beck/Arnley Worldparts' thermostats for most popular model Volvos are manufactured with a patented crimped design that ensures proper bleeding without regard to thermostat orientation. No problem.

Note: There are also FailSafe thermostat versions for this application.

Source: BWC Catalog Researcher, Lewis Dubose

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