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.
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.
How do you change the thermostat on a Volvo?
Remove the big black plastic radiator splash guard (one bolt on each side, 10mm I believe) under the radiator. Remove the cap on the coolant reservoir, then place the bucket under the plastic radiator drain valve.
Where is the coolant reservoir on a Volvo 850?
Remove the big black plastic radiator splash guard (one bolt on each side, 10mm I believe) under the radiator. Remove the cap on the coolant reservoir, then place the bucket under the plastic radiator drain valve. This can be found on the driver’s side, bottom edge of the radiator.
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 to replace radiator cooling fan 01-03 Volvo V70?
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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.
How to change coolant on 2012 Volvo XC70?
MVS user headrc recently asked the MVS forum how to open the draincock on his 2012 Volvo XC70 so he could flush the radiator. A lively discussion broke out on coolant replacement (Isn’t that just always the case?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RBJ6SUklg0
What kind of solder does a Volvo radiator use?
My own experience with Dexcool has been positive with one exception: the solder in a Nissen brass radiator began leaking . Dexcool is known to have problems with high-lead solders, and is also sensitive to air levels in cooling systems.
Is there a problem with my Volvo cooling system?
Dexcool is known to have problems with high-lead solders, and is also sensitive to air levels in cooling systems. If you don’t keep the system topped off to the “min” mark on the reservoir, it may cause scaling and rust precipitation. The last Glysantin alternative is new in the US, although well-known in Europe,…
Where is the coolant drain on a Volvo 940turbo?
You will not be able to remove all the coolant: it always seems as though about two quarts remains in the system. On the 940Turbo:the coolant drain is at the end of the short hose leading from the oil cooler, about five inches behind the oil filter beneath the car. It points down from the tubing on which it is mounted.