Many Thanks. Ex-Radiator man here, (1987-ish). I told a young friend that I'd be glad to help swap out her radiator... popped the hood, and said... OK this is not going to be the quick 2027 R&R of days old. Thanks for the guide on what does and doesn't have to move to get this one out!
Thank you so much Robert. I love my 98 Volvo s70 more than any other car I've ever owned. Your videos have helped me repair almost every problem I've ever had. You're one of the most helpful Volvo dudes on the Internet. God bless and thank you again.
I also own a 1998 Volvo s70 myself , man do I love this car to one of the most reliable and fun car to be in , also Robert helps me with a lot of things to know about these vehicles 👌
You make quality videos with no bullshit and pure info. It's fanfuckintastic. Thanks for taking the time to put these together, it's a lifesaver for me.
@@RobertDIY i have problems with solving out where the metal that holds the radiator and intercooler together they are rusty so iam trying to make new ones
I'm really impressed with all the repair videos you have. I had a 1993 960 with 250,000 miles before I let it go. I now drive a 2000 s70 with around 193,000 miles. I look at a lot of your videos for advice. It would be terrific if you got someone to film for you when you're doing some of the work so we can see exactly how it's done, or maybe put your camera on some kind of a stand. You videos are still great to reference when I'm searching for help on how to fix something. Thank you!
Robert is the BEST VOLVO youtuber! Volvo should consider sponsoring this guy! Robert if it wasn't for your videos i would have dumped my Volvo years ago. Thanks again.
Hey Robert! Thank you so much for this video. Had to install the oil retainer clips post operation at the mechanics, was worried about losing much fluid as I'm living in an apartment. Thank you so much!
Thank you for making and posting this video. I have done a few radiators in the past, I have done motor rebuilds and swaps but not on this era Volvo. I also had never seen a car with the cooler lines like this. I had no clue how the clamps worked and the guys at the parts place were stumped as well. After watching this video I have no worries about tackling this project tomorrow and getting my sleeper wagon on the road again. Thanks again for your time and help with making this video.
Excellent. Used this video to replace mine on 1998 Volvo V70. Note that until 12/98 the rads had the metal clips and short lipped connectors for auto transmission fluid whereas from 1/99 they were replaced with longer smooth metal connector on rad with those green plastic clips you see on some videos. Make sure you get the right rad as manrad y parts shops list the later version as ok for earlier cars but that would only be for manual cars where the transmission outlets on the rad are not used. Clips on my rad after 20 years were shot but used appropriate size high tensile bolts no problem and dirt cheap compared to trying to source exact clips.
I usually order parts about a year out. Example, if I need a '98 part, I order for '97. If I need a '99 part, I order for '00. Returning parts are a waste of time.
Excellent videos. RU-vid makers should pay attention, THIS is how you make educational and instructive videos. Laying out AND listing tools needed is a superb extra step with which few people bother. Thanks!
Robert you did it again this is the best video I've seen in that tip to install the Radio From Below or the bottom was priceless the other Volvo video was complete nonsense and confusing you did it again this is great
I'm doing this job now, and I had trouble with the fan shroud assembly. In my case, things were very tight and I couldn't remove it with with the fan attached. It became a lot easier when I removed the fan from the shroud, there are four screws, two at the top and two at the bottom, the bottom ones you only need to loosen and the fan slides off of them, then you can rest the fan against the engine and this makes it easy to slip the shroud out and then the fan follows easily. Less yanking and less danger of damaging all those brittle components. Just in case anyone else has trouble getting the shroud out.
@@RobertDIY wish I still had it. Probably have a Buick V6 in it though. I was a crazy kids with cars. Always seemed to land a Volvo idk weird. Glad the S70 is so close to the 850 and your views. My 00 Glet will make her maiden voyage soon thank to you. Then Rip kit here I come.
Great video thanks again! I recently purchased a 96 Volvo 850 2.4l from a friend who hit a deer for cheap. The car still starts up and runs fine but the radiator is busted and the coolant light was on, going to replace the radiator and hope the head gasket is okay and the car wasn't overheated.
8/10/2022 This EXACT same failure happened on my 98' V70 after drive through a not visible at 3 a.m. 12" deep pot hole on my street. 3 attempts with a longer metal sleeve, J.B. Weld 1st for metal , then for plastic, no success. Inexcusable irresponsible design flaw. Volvo should have been refused entry into the states on that alone. My 71' Oldsmobile has never suffered any failure due to short cuts to maximize profit at consumer expense. Insult to injury, i was to cheap to buy a replacement radiator when Robert was fixing other minor issues. Thankful Robert posts videos for thick skull bailing wire mechanics.
thanks a lot Robert, I've just noticed coolant leaking from the passenger side plastic part of the radiator... will use your video if i must replace the radiator :)
I should have subscribed a long time ago. Thank you soo much for all the tips. You have a great way of describing and demonstrating. (my car thanks you also)
Hi Robert. Thank you for your videos. I'm a poor man in california and you have helped my family and I remain mobile many times. My sincere and greatest thanks for your help. Hope your life is smooth and peaceful. Because it can be a bitch
I have a 2001 v70 xc, I need to replace the radiator. Do I need to take the AC radiator off or evac the AC system in the process? Also how long should this take?
Hey Robert (from Denmark) do you really need too pull the intercooler and cooler, down under the car, can’t it be done by pulling it up?? Love the video, will be upgrading my cooler and intercooler next week👍🏻
most realistic and helpful videos. i got to keep my car going, and now i can without paying hundreds for esoteric knowledge. i can tell most cars, volvos included are designed to be hard to work on. it took hours to replace the starter because i couldn't see my hands and could just barely fit my hands in the space. now my radiator needs to be replaced. i haven't finished watching but the shouldn't the thermostat and housing be replaced too? no need to answer if you address this, which you probably do, thanks!
I have a 97 GLT, my intercooler wasn't screwed to the radiator, both came out separately. I'm a little nervous about how I'm going to get them back in. I don't know what screws are needed, or even where they go.
@@RobertDIY I did.... I believe you said that the intercooler screws into the radiator, and then are lowered into the car together. Or did I misunderstand?
I found this video to figure out how to take the intercooler lines off of mine. Turns out my failure is the exact same thing that happened to this one. Fitting broke clear off with no warning or leaking.
Hi Robert, thanks once again for another helpful video! Is there a specific process for bleeding the cooling system after this job? And is it possible to remove the intercooler and install an upgraded one (DO88 for example) without removing the radiator and draining the coolant, or is it unavoidable? Many thanks!
Hi Robert, I just bought a 2009 Volvo Xc70 3.2l. The t-stat failed and caused a blowout. I first thought it was the upper hose to Stat housing, but, after taking that off and the Stat, replacing both. I realized it looks as though the radiator is what Cracked and blew. Is it the same process as the video above, to replace my radiator, even though my engine is a nonturbo?
17:58. My 2000 s70 has green clips on the oil lines. But my new radiator looks like yours. Will the metal retaining clips work on my hoses ? Awesome video. Thanks.
Hi Robert, I was wondering if you could give me some insight on an issue with my new radiator for my 1999 v70 NA. I purchased a new radiator from FCPeuro, which said it would fit my 99 base model car. Upon inspection of the replacement radiator, I have two more ports/holes in the radiator, opposite to my trans cooler lines. Are these two “extra” ports for a turbo car? My stock radiator also does not have these additional two ports. Very informative video as always, thank you.
Correct. Often that radiator cost anywhere from $8 to $20 more because of those extra ports. But they rather sell one with all the ports then sell one missing ports that someone needs.
@@RobertDIY first off thank you for the fast reply. Do you know if it’s advisable to plug these somehow, or is it best to purchase the correct radiator? Thanks again.
Man, today I brought my 960II to the mechanic for changing the transmission fluid. I said to him, please inspect the car for any issues. As I came home, he called me and sayd that he saw some fluid on the tubes going to the radiator and then he tightened the clamp. Than the same happened to him like in the video. 😕 Now I have to replace the radiator too.. Hope that the new radiator (not original) is better. Peace
Thanks for another helpful video! My radiator bushings are rotted. I'm not finding a replacement online. Is there a product toy recommend to provide a new bushing?
Hi I have. 940 95 Volvo and wanted to know what are the three hose connections in front of radiator at bottom left front that have a release clip thing on them they sit side by side on the lower left front had my radiator and fan replaced a month ago fan isn't working I replaced the fan relay by the headlight but thought it might have something to do with those hose connections front bottom left. ? Help?
I got a 95 850 turbo wagon that i drove to work one day and stopped sparking on me, I replaced the cam sensor, crank sensor, coil, spark plugs and wires and still no spark. Would you have any ideas on what the problem could be?? Thanks!
Sir I change the cap, it is an off the market one I am still having the same problem.what I notice when I turn the key to start the engine the cooling fan came on after the engine started the fan and did not started after the engine idle for about 20 minutes..water is still coming through the cap. I observed the the hoses look swollen. Thanks for your help.
I live in Texas and have the same 850 turbo you got ...my intercooler and radiator are leaking ...where did you buy both and how much?? Thank you so much for the info
It's a good idea to take A LOT of pictures with a digital camera as you disassemble the parts of the car. Try to capture the location of every place where lines and wires are connected. Then take some general pictures or the area in case you failed to notice something that you may coincidentally get a picture of. You should always lube up those O-ring seals on the oil lines going into the radiator; transmission fluid works well. If you can't get the drain cock open on the radiator, you can just drill a hole in the bottom with a drill. Don't forget to properly dispose of used coolant. Don't throw it down the drain or into the gutter because it's toxic to the environment and it doesn't break down.
It's also a good idea to remove the dipsticks and cover the dipstick holes with some plastic bags held on with rubber bands. That way you don't break the dipsticks. Disconnect the battery to avoid accidental short circuits. Replace the thermostat at the same time.
Robert DIY I assumed that you had done it but it's good to remind people who are trying DIY and haven't learned that lesson the hard way; like I did. Luckily it only cost me a fuse and not an expensive sensor or control module.
Hey Robert, the radiator bolts were kind of rusted, and they did break loose, but now spin freely without loosening. By the way, for the life of me I can’t determine what the black filter (looks like a long oil filter) is by the passenger side of the radiator?
I’ll probably replace that too, it seems rather deteriorated. While I have the radiator out, I’m going to try and address any hoses and/or surface rust that I see
Thanks so much for the helpful video!! I just replaced by 02 v70 xc radiator with your help! When refilling the Transmission fluid (from the stuff that is lost when removing the radiator) , is there a certain fluid type you would recommend especially if I'm not sure what exact fluid is in the car? Thanks!
Please help!! I have a similar situation with hose blowing off and plastic piece broken but never overheated. Is this the same for the 01 V70 2.4L turbo ?? It takes a while to speed up like I have engine power failure which leads me to believe also it may be the turbo. I've flushed system per your other video and replaced thermostat. Thank you in advance.
hi Robert, I have a 1996 volvo 850 with 160k miles. I'm trying to avoid playing coolant roulette as you'd say and I'm flushing the coolant soon, changing the thermostat, Coolant temp sensor, radiator hoses and heater core. Would it be a good idea to change the radiator as well? I don't suspect there's anything wrong with it but I believe it to be the original radiator and it's not terribly expense and it beats an overheated engine. What are your thoughts?
¡DIOS MÍO! El coche está programado para funcionar con turbo. Supongo que puede hacerlo si reemplaza el colector de escape, la tubería del turbo, obtiene la parte superior de la caja del filtro de aire y de admisión NA, y reemplaza la computadora ECU.
Lo que pasa que el motor se estropeó y he decidido hacerle un swap con un motor de otra marca y quiero vender el turbo + intercooler. Quiero sacar solo intercooler y dejar el radiador, si se puede?
Estoy segura que lo es. Sin embargo, como explica el video que les mostré, el vehículo tiene una computadora de control de combustible que está programada para funcionar con un turbo. Si tira del turbo y otros equipos relacionados, probablemente necesitará reemplazar la ECU de control de combustible.
Robert - My mechanic ran into an issue reinstalling the transmission lines into the replaced radiator. The return line clicked right back in, but the feed/input or top/upper transmission line connector is too big to fit into the opening. Any ideas? Seems this aftermarket radiator did not replicate this connection correctly. It is the only issue for him to complete the job. Options? Adapter? Can I send pics? Thanks.
i need ur help ok so i did my head gasket and everything and when i went to put coolent in the resivor it completely drained out what do i need to look for and fix
@@RobertDIY and i couldn’t find where it was coming from bc i saw it dripping from near the water pump and the harmonica balencer so idk if i need to replace it or it’s the lines that needs to be replaced
@Robert Diy I’m having the same problem. Replaced the fuel pump relay and fuel pump still having problems. Mainly when it’s cold. 1998 Volvo S70 base model. Thank you so much for the videos.
I have a 2000 V70 XC SE. The radiator in mine doesn't have hookups for transmission or oil cooler lines. Can you please tell me which one it does have so I can order replacement lines?
+Shamrock it has transmission cooler lines. But what difference does that make? Buy your parts from a good Volvo parts supplier and you won't have those issues.
Hi Robert my Volvo S60 2.5 T have little problems heating doesn’t work Efficiently what could be the problem by the way car 2004 Only have 55000 km only
hey robert! from video i understand that those hard lines that go into my radiator are oil coolers, recently i noticed that im leaking coolent from the transmission cooler side, is it possible that its leaking coolent where there is oil?
i guess my luck just i'snt with me, i just started to remove my radiator couse it blew a crack in it and the 2 bolts that holds the radiator in place the right side came out no sweat but the left side just broke at the top and its gonna be a fun day to try and get that out im asuming i need to go get a new bolt for it and 2 new clamps for the hoses because i had to remove them from the engine, it sucks but hey if you have salty roads what are you going to do hehe
I have a 95 850 (non turbo) and when removing the clips on the transmission hoses, the metal fatigues caused the clips to break. Do not believe these are available. What do you suggest?
Check out how the right hand side engine mount is - ours is finnished - the problems started with shaking front, while braking (the CAR is shaking, not the steering wheel). Then this pipe on the radiator broke. My feeling is, the events are connected..... Original number: 8631698
Hey, i have a problem with my Volvo V70 2.4T its a 2001 model. I need to change AC condenser, but do i need to remove radiator and intercooler to change it?
Have any advice for the lower transmitting line? I cannot get it into the connector. It's like the tip of the transmission line goes in but doesn't go all the way in like the other three. TIA
Ugh...I meant transmission line. Anyways, I replaced the radiator with one that I had purchased online. I made sure to buy one with the appropriate specs. The last thing I need to do, is fit the lower transmission line into the connector on the radiator. But it won't go in. So I'm stuck lol
Where did you get the part? I always recommend that people get their parts from places that supply Volvo parts like Swedish Car Parts, etc. That way you don't get some part that DOES NOT FIT.
Hey Robert! Love your videos they have helped me out tremendously. Where can I find those pliers for the hose clamps? I got snap ring pliers but I don't think they can get it done. Needle nose work but I ended up damaging the clamps. I got new ones ordered I wanted to get those pliers so I don't have to worry about stretching the new ones. If anybody knows where to get them I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks Robert. What exactly are they called so if I'm asking about it I can get the right tool. AutoZone sent me home with snap ring pliers which are similar but not really the tool I need
