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by thienle
23 Jul 2019, 07:17
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Trailer lighting wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 501

Trailer lighting wiring

Can someone show me how to wire up a trailer lighting. The fuse panel locate in the truck left side has a fuse said for trailer (20A) and three spare electrical plugs. Are there plug use for trailer lighting? Thank you very much.
by thienle
21 Nov 2018, 13:56
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Replace heater core
Replies: 2
Views: 1001

Replace heater core

Please advise if there are any instruction (with photos if available) of how to replace a heater core for 2001 Volvo S80 2.9L. And does the coolant require to be drained? Thank you very much.
by thienle
21 Oct 2018, 04:50
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 4526

Re: Cooling system pressurized

I rented the chemical test kit from Autozone and performed several tests from the overflow tank. All tests came back negative with no indication of a blown head gasket (assuming that I done correctly). I also checked inside the oil cap, it too, appeared to be normal. I've replaced the thermostat. I ...
by thienle
22 Sep 2018, 08:23
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 4526

Re: Cooling system pressurized

If that the case then I might have a blown head gasket. The top of the pistons are not uniformly dirty. Some area is cleaner than others. I took a few photos of the top of the piston but don't know how to attached to the post. Any instruction on how to replace the head gasket or a diagram of the &qu...
by thienle
18 Sep 2018, 09:22
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 4526

Re: Cooling system pressurized

Still waiting for the thermostat housing gasket. I did pull all 6 spark plugs and used a borescope to inspection the top of the piston. All six appear to be normal with no coolant/liquid.
by thienle
09 Sep 2018, 12:57
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 4526

Re: Cooling system pressurized

Thank you SuperHerman. I hoped that it is a bad thermostat but not a blown head gasket. Got new thermostat. Still waiting for thermostat housing gasket. Will install it probably this coming up weekend. Any advise and/or link to how to replace the thermostat is greatly appreciated. The radiator hoses...
by thienle
08 Sep 2018, 12:27
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 4526

Re: Cooling system pressurized

Thanks June. I did purchase new cap but the pressure still exist.
by thienle
08 Sep 2018, 09:37
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 4526

Cooling system pressurized

Hello, I have a 2001, S80 2.9L. There are a lot of pressure in the cooling system when the overflow tank cap closed tight. When the cap is tightly closed. I'll get a "low cooling level message", when checked there is no cooling level in the overflow tank and I noticed that there are leakag...
by thienle
04 Dec 2013, 19:10
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: 2001 S80 2.9L "Check Brake Light" after replaced with LED
Replies: 3
Views: 1468

2001 S80 2.9L "Check Brake Light" after replaced with LED

Hello, I replaced the brake lights with a LED. All the lights are working fine but the "Check Brake Light" still indicates everytime the brake paddle was pressed. I found out from the internet that LED draw less current so the computer is thinking that the bulb is bad. One remedy is to put...
by thienle
27 Jul 2013, 05:28
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Oil cooler's o-ring replacement 2001, 2.9L S80
Replies: 1
Views: 973

Oil cooler's o-ring replacement 2001, 2.9L S80

Can someone please let me know if the oil and/or the coolant are required to be drained inorder to replace the two o-rings in the oil cooler? Thank you very much.