V90 heater matrix - can't find non A/C model.

Pete940 · Jul 3rd, 2023, 15:36

I've been struggling to find a part number to replace my heater matrix. Even the original heater has no number stamped on it.
Volvo want £280 and I think that was without VAT! Hence the need to find one elsewhere.

It's a 1998 V90 manual non-AC. A rare combination it would seem. I'd hope that it's the same as a 960 non-AC model, in which case there are some available online. But without part numbers I can't confirm.

I tried a radiator specialist who also say that a replacement doesn't exist, and I'd have to get one made at £180 + VAT.

Any part number gurus out there?
Otherwise i'll be trying the 960 one and hoping for the best!

griston64 · Jul 3rd, 2023, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Pete940

I've been struggling to find a part number to replace my heater matrix. Even the original heater has no number stamped on it.
Volvo want £280 and I think that was without VAT! Hence the need to find one elsewhere.

It's a 1998 V90 manual non-AC. A rare combination it would seem. I'd hope that it's the same as a 960 non-AC model, in which case there are some available online. But without part numbers I can't confirm.

I tried a radiator specialist who also say that a replacement doesn't exist, and I'd have to get one made at £180 + VAT.

Any part number gurus out there?
Otherwise i'll be trying the 960 one and hoping for the best!

Have you tried GCP catalogues for the part number ? Also if Volvo have quoted you a price they must have the part number ?

Laney760 · Jul 3rd, 2023, 16:11

I bought my one from Foursome Vehicle Heaters Ltd. They make good quality brass and copper ones and the prices are great but I am still very disappointed with the heat output compared to the original Volvo one, had I not been in such a hurry to need it fixed I would have had my one reconditioned. Here is their website, hope they can help you:

https://www.vehicleheaters.co.uk/

Pete940 · Jul 3rd, 2023, 18:23

Thanks.

Volvo are no longer allowed to give out part numbers, apparently! I asked when on the phone to Rufe.

Forrest · Jul 3rd, 2023, 20:38

I think the heater matrices are the same across the 900-series range, namely:

LHD Non-AC 1308374
LHD AC 1307236
RHD Non-AC 1308449
RHD AC 1307277

If your car has the round heater valve under the dash there is a very good chance 1308449 will fit. Probably a good idea to find a picture (better some measurements of the pipes) online to check.

Pete940 · Jul 27th, 2023, 18:29

Just to update this thread, it turns out that my non-AC V90 actually has an AC type heater matrix.
Must be a parts bin / run-out model thing.

barkster1971 · Jul 28th, 2023, 21:40

Always get the knackered one refurbed. You'll know it fits and the quality will be better.

Jul 3rd, 2023, 15:36	#1
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Yesterday 23:09 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	V90 heater matrix - can't find non A/C model. I've been struggling to find a part number to replace my heater matrix. Even the original heater has no number stamped on it. Volvo want £280 and I think that was without VAT! Hence the need to find one elsewhere. It's a 1998 V90 manual non-AC. A rare combination it would seem. I'd hope that it's the same as a 960 non-AC model, in which case there are some available online. But without part numbers I can't confirm. I tried a radiator specialist who also say that a replacement doesn't exist, and I'd have to get one made at £180 + VAT. Any part number gurus out there? Otherwise i'll be trying the 960 one and hoping for the best!

Jul 3rd, 2023, 16:11	#3
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	I bought my one from Foursome Vehicle Heaters Ltd. They make good quality brass and copper ones and the prices are great but I am still very disappointed with the heat output compared to the original Volvo one, had I not been in such a hurry to need it fixed I would have had my one reconditioned. Here is their website, hope they can help you: https://www.vehicleheaters.co.uk/ __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Jul 28th, 2023, 21:40	#7
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	regardless Always get the knackered one refurbed. You'll know it fits and the quality will be better. __________________ new engine! new car!

Jul 3rd, 2023, 18:23	#4
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Yesterday 23:09 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Thanks. Volvo are no longer allowed to give out part numbers, apparently! I asked when on the phone to Rufe.

Jul 3rd, 2023, 20:38	#5
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Today 10:00 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	I think the heater matrices are the same across the 900-series range, namely: LHD Non-AC 1308374 LHD AC 1307236 RHD Non-AC 1308449 RHD AC 1307277 If your car has the round heater valve under the dash there is a very good chance 1308449 will fit. Probably a good idea to find a picture (better some measurements of the pipes) online to check.

Jul 27th, 2023, 18:29	#6
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Yesterday 23:09 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Just to update this thread, it turns out that my non-AC V90 actually has an AC type heater matrix. Must be a parts bin / run-out model thing.

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