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by allen_m
28 Jun 2010, 12:33
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: VERY slow coolant loss
Replies: 3
Views: 899

Re: VERY slow coolant loss

Non turbo model and I don't suspect heater core(dry carpet and all hoses look remarkably good condition) or reservoir sensor (actually losing coolant). Honestly, I am afraid it may be a slow head gasket leak. I have heard this may be diagnosed by watching the 1st few seconds of exhaust after allowin...
by allen_m
25 Jun 2010, 09:44
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: VERY slow coolant loss
Replies: 3
Views: 899

VERY slow coolant loss

I have an '02 S80 with under 60,000 miles. Recently I got a low coolant warning. I topped off the coolant with around a quart of water and within miles received another warning, so I put it in the local independent shop (dealer 100+ miles away...) for a pressure test. He found no pressure loss and s...
by allen_m
04 May 2010, 22:13
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Headlight Lens on '02 S80
Replies: 5
Views: 1318

Re: Headlight Lens on '02 S80

Thanks again!
by allen_m
04 May 2010, 19:23
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Headlight Lens on '02 S80
Replies: 5
Views: 1318

Re: Headlight Lens on '02 S80

BTW, is there a source (other than the dealer) for the "rivets" (blind, plastic fasteners) used to affix the bumper cover, under the hood and in the wheel wells?
by allen_m
04 May 2010, 18:53
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Headlight Lens on '02 S80
Replies: 5
Views: 1318

Re: Headlight Lens on '02 S80

Thanks for the detailed response!
by allen_m
04 May 2010, 18:29
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Headlight Lens on '02 S80
Replies: 5
Views: 1318

Headlight Lens on '02 S80

'02 S80 I purchased a replacement lens for the broken passenger side headlamp assembly assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that the labor involved would be pretty straightforward. Can someone describe the proper procedure to remove the headlight assembly so that I might install the new lens? Numerous var...