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by thienle
23 Jul 2019, 07:17
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Trailer lighting wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 551

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: 1070

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: 5136

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: 5136

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 ...
by thienle
18 Sep 2018, 09:22
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 5136

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: 5136

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 ...
by thienle
08 Sep 2018, 12:27
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Cooling system pressurized
Replies: 12
Views: 5136

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: 5136

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 leakage coming ...
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: 1508

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 a ...
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: 999

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.