And many thanks from another member. I recently bought a V40 1.8, year 2000. I replaced the hose clips on the top hose with non-Volvo parts, as they are really easy to get at. There was only very slight rust on the screw. Then had a neck-aching half day removing the engine undershield, and found the bottom hose clip screw was rusted solid. I used the faithful junior hacksaw with a new 'eclipse' blade to cut through the clip, with no damage to the hose. Then waxoyled one of the genuine Volvo clips, and fitted it really easily. I would have bought new ones, but when I went to our local Volvo 'dealer' I was told they now had no parts or service facility. I didn't want to drive 30 miles round trip for a hose clip.
I am glad I joined this forum!
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