Since there hasn't been an answer posted, I'll put one forward: From the manual: All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains should only be installed on the front wheels. Only chains adapted for AWD models should be used. From personal experience: I have put on the chains more than a few times. I haven't bo...

So, here's what I've found (and I'm not quite done yet, as I'm waiting on a couple of other parts to come in before I put everything back). As you can see by this picture, the Tstat unit failed hard. The metal spring retainer is only held in place by about 1/16" of plastic on either side. The f...

pgill wrote: ↑25 Nov 2019, 17:37 A link with some pictures

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic32245.html

Let us know how it goes

Thanks

Paul

Paul, your link is a great resource - thanks for posting it.

# 1 the outlet the coolant hose attaches to looks to be ribbed . Are these ribs in good condition ? If not replace it . Now I keep spring type hose clamps in stock for most all size heater , radiator hoses . I prefer them over anything else . These maintain CONSTANT tension . I've seen water outlet...

Thanks to you all for the great tips / direction. I have the following coming to me on Wednesday (should be a nice Thanksgiving in my garage): - Thermostat Unit - Coolant Hose - Water Manifold O-Ring - Hose Clamp - Cap - Genuine Coolant My hope is that simply re-clamping the hose would do the job, b...

KurtL wrote: ↑23 Nov 2019, 12:42 My daughter’s 2001 V70 kept blowing off the top radiator hose. The dealer did a pressure test on the cylinders and it turns out the cylinder was leaking through the head gasket into the coolant building up pressure and blowing the hose off.

Kurt, was that engine a 2.5 or a 3.2?

Thanks, Oragex. I've added a new cap to my shopping list. I agree that the pressure must have been very high in order to blow the (OEM) hose off the Thermostat. Could a failing T-stat caused that? The coolant looks fine - not oily at all. And the car was driving fine right up until I parked. Finally...

Hi, Folks, Pretty new to the forum, but have owned / wrenched Volvos for 31 years and could use a hand. IMG_20191122_160343.jpg As you can see from the pic, the top end of a coolant hose blew off the thermostat tonight. Thankfully, this happened just as I pulled into my driveway. Yes, I am a lucky g...

Tsluder wrote: ↑04 Nov 2019, 09:05 On FCP euro YouTube video, he removed the wheel on the sedan to make serpentine belt easier to install. Google the tutorial “ Volvo serpentine belt install FCP EURO”

Unfortunately for XC90 3.2 owners, that engine compartment layout is totally different.

FYI, here's the best write-up on Serpentine belt that I've found:

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