What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

Post by **scot850** » 19 Nov 2022, 18:13

When the radiator starts to leak/crack there, your first points to check are your upper and lower torque rod bushes but more importantly the crank pulley mount. When that one fails, the engine moves a lot more on that side and puts more strain on the top water hose area.

I would JB Weld it and check those mounts. Then plan for a replacement radiator when you can.

Neil.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 19 Nov 2022, 18:29

Yeah, that radiator is about to burst. Definitely replace it ASAP.

Post by **Goupil** » 20 Nov 2022, 12:12

Finally got myself to put the carpet back in the V70 after the heater core leak in.... May I think

The insulation under the carpet was damaged so I had to patch it using some from the parts car C70

Also got the oil pressure gauge installed properly

duke1 · Post by **duke1** » 20 Nov 2022, 12:27

fitted nice tidy new carpets as the original are stained from coolant,these are cheap from ebay but fit quite nice and look much nicer!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255637119640 ... 5571686739
they do many more volvos as well.
next mission is tackling the paintwork,,,yuck!

Post by **Sveedy** » 20 Nov 2022, 15:09

Goupil wrote: ↑20 Nov 2022, 12:12 Finally got myself to put the carpet back in the V70 after the heater core leak in.... May I think

The insulation under the carpet was damaged so I had to patch it using some from the parts car C70

Also got the oil pressure gauge installed properly

Very clean install on that gauge ! How did you install the sensor ?

Post by **Goupil** » 21 Nov 2022, 11:04

It's clean until you see the back of the gauge, I didnt want to remove the vent door so I had to bend/cut a few things

At least I felt like a pro when using a grommet for the wires

Credits to this guy on thingiverse for the grille
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4077096

I've used a VDO sensor that has the right thread to bolt straight in place of the stock sensor. It comes with a low pressure contact so I was able to keep the dashboard light working as factory
https://vdo-webshop.nl/en/pressure-send ... 90944.html

Post by **Chuck W** » 22 Nov 2022, 16:36

Swapped out a crusty downpipe on my wife's GLT and added an additional resonator to the system.

The current system (aside from the old 3" DP) was stainless. Just a fairly low-grade, evidently. The pipe cleaned up just fine for welding, and wasn't pitted at all.

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 23 Nov 2022, 00:46

Went to pick up the new license plate.... I'll get it screwed down shortly. I'm trying to decide how. I may buy new stainless nuts, or I may just coat the threads with either anti-seize, or lanolin spray.

Post by **abscate** » 23 Nov 2022, 00:52

454cid wrote: ↑23 Nov 2022, 00:46 Went to pick up the new license plate.... I'll get it screwed down shortly. I'm trying to decide how. I may buy new stainless nuts, or I may just coat the threads with either anti-seize, or lanolin spray.

Pm me your address and I’ll send you set of the nice SS belmetric cone nuts just for being so cool.

Post by **Sveedy** » 23 Nov 2022, 07:27

Chuck W wrote: ↑22 Nov 2022, 16:36 Swapped out a crusty downpipe on my wife's GLT and added an additional resonator to the system.

The current system (aside from the old 3" DP) was stainless. Just a fairly low-grade, evidently. The pipe cleaned up just fine for welding, and wasn't pitted at all.

So are you working with an IPD cat back ( I guess now turbo back ) or the stock system ? I've seen 4" x 12" aftermarket resonators and was thinking about adding one to my IPD system, but I've kind of gotten used to (ok I like it) it now.

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