How do you remove radiator on Volvo s60-2?
On the right hand side, press the cable duct and the compressor hose towards the engine. At the same time release the radiator and charge air cooler (CAC) downwards on the right hand side. Then release the radiator and charge air cooler (CAC) on the left hand side.
What kind of radiator do I need for my Volvo 850?
Need to replace your Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70 radiator? Here’s a replace radiator DIY, with photos and step-by-step instructions in a downloadable PDF. These pre-2001 FWD and AWD Volvos — P80 family — share common components, and procedures are often similar or identical.
How do you remove a radiator from a car?
Remove the lower screws holding the radiator unit. The following requires two people: Disconnect the radiator and the charge air cooler (CAC) firstly from the left and then from the right hand side by removing the two screws. On the right hand side, press the cable duct and the compressor hose towards the engine.
Why is my Volvo radiator blowing coolant out?
These pre-2001 FWD and AWD Volvos — P80 family — share common components, and procedures are often similar or identical. Nine out of ten P80 radiators fail at the plastic endcaps, and may blow coolant out the crack in a gentle rush or whistle.
What kind of radiator does a 97 GLT have?
The radiator on my ’97 855 GLT developed a crack in the plastic endcap near the upper radiator inlet. I replaced the radiator with a new one from Volvo (OEM Volvo made by Valeo).
How can I tell if my P80 radiator is failing?
Nine out of ten P80 radiators fail at the plastic endcaps, and may blow coolant out the crack in a gentle rush or whistle. You can hear it and sometimes see it immediately after you turn the car off. Open the hood and look/listen for it.
Where can I get a new Volvo radiator?
I replaced the radiator with a new one from Volvo (OEM Volvo made by Valeo). Along the way I took photos and wrote the whole procedure up step-by-step. It was a big job and I took lots of photos so it was easier to put it into a PDF file (attached below) rather than try to upload the images one by one to the website.