radiator replacement

obdoor · Post by **obdoor** » 14 Apr 2011, 11:46

If I am to pull the radiator down through the bottom, how high do the ramps have to be to pull the 1998 xc70 auto/turbo radiator have to be ?

VolvoTurbo850 · Post by **VolvoTurbo850** » 14 Apr 2011, 11:59

not as high as you think. IT will go down and you can move it under the engine itself. If you prefer you could use ramps and that should do.

Post by **jblackburn** » 14 Apr 2011, 12:01

I have these, and they gave me just enough room to get it out.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200205524

I don't know if the 6 5/8" is how far they get it up off the ground? They're not terribly tall, but give you enough room to get under there and work.

VolvoVieve · Post by **VolvoVieve** » 16 Apr 2011, 13:37

Im replacing my 2000 C70 radiator- do you have an easy tutorial i can check my haynes against?
thanks
Vieve

Post by **jblackburn** » 16 Apr 2011, 14:14

This is a basic guide that I used to show you all the screws and everything you need to remove to get it out of there:

http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how ... ement.html

VolvoTurbo850 · Post by **VolvoTurbo850** » 16 Apr 2011, 15:57

Note the C70 has one extra reinforcement V bar on the engine cage/frame which you have to remove to get the radiator out.

MatDesign84 · Post by **MatDesign84** » 16 Apr 2011, 19:04

+1 on oil changing ramps.