2002 V70 thermostat housing

motormike900 · Post by **motormike900** » 07 Sep 2013, 16:48

I have a 2002 volvo v70 that I need to change the thermostat on. It has the newer style thermostat that comes as a complete assembly with the sensor. I am wondering if there is a tutorial somewhere that would guide me. I have looked all over and the best info I can find is that I need to take off the power steering pump. Does anyone have any other important info that would help guide me in the right direction?
Thanks

Post by **vtl** » 08 Sep 2013, 20:59

You don't need a full housing, just buy a thermostat and replace it.

motormike900 · Post by **motormike900** » 09 Sep 2013, 14:47

If it was just that easy I would have already done that, but its not. The thermostat can only be purchased as an assembly, and the thermostat inside the assembly looks nothing like the traditional $5 Stant that everyone in the world is used to. It all has to be changed together from what I have read, but I can't find the instructions for the procedure. Even the volvo computer manual is very vague on what needs to be done. I was hoping someone on here had already done a thermostat like this and would be able to say remove this and that and there are two bolt, and I would be very great full

Post by **vtl** » 09 Sep 2013, 19:20

I have V70 model year 2002 built at the end of 2001, N/A engine (B5244S). Did thermostat twice, it is just a thermostat. Bought at dealer and indy Volvo garage - no problem.

covert24 · Post by **covert24** » 10 Sep 2013, 18:14

Do you have any pictures of this so called assembly? Never heard of such procedure

motormike900 · Post by **motormike900** » 10 Sep 2013, 20:59

Here it is, yes I can see that the housing will separate, but the thermostat cannot be purchased by itself.

Post by **vtl** » 11 Sep 2013, 06:48

Who said that? You can buy it online in many places, i.e.: http://www.fcpeuro.com/Volvo-parts/V70/ ... m=20&e=153 Dealer will sell it as well.