My Volvo C30 Would Have BLOWN UP If I Didn't Fix These Parts

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Project Cars aren't always more horsepower and handling, sometimes you have to address a pressing issue before your beloved project literally blows up in your face. In today's episode, we tackle a very important job, the C30's thermostat. Thermostats regulate temperature which is hugely important, obviously, so there is no messing around, if you have a potential issue you fix it asap.
So while today might not be sexy, glamorous or fun, it does fix a major issue. An issue that left unattended could leave you on the side of the road in a cloud of steam and blown head gasket sorrow.
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@kaziomaly25 5 лет назад

There are two more common issues with cooling system in p1 platform and T5 engine- cracking reservoir tank and plastic T-junction in upper radiator hose. Both can toast Your engine.

@timmoore7644 5 лет назад

Way to go Chad, C-30 coming along, standing tall. Keep your progress going, I’m enjoying the ride!

@RawShogun 5 лет назад

I can’t stress enough how valuable a generic OBD Bluetooth scanner is for these model cars, the water temp light will not warn you until it is too late - having the dashcommand app allows you to view the temp in real time - $10 investment can save your engine this summer!

@AbalJ 5 лет назад

Hey Chad, nice to see more C30 content... you NEED to get either IXION or MIDIR Volvo rims, they look amazing!

@markkibbe1802 5 лет назад

Good to know about these issues, especially since I have 2 V50s (just brought home a non-running 2.4i auto today - cranks but doesn't start. Going to investigate what the problem might be tomorrow).

@masonlifestyle3003 5 лет назад

Hey Chad! Glad that's fixed C30 no go BOOM ...making think think i better see about mine... 🤔...🙌🤘

@JeffersonMartinSynfluent 5 лет назад

Glad to see the coolant doesn't need to be drained down before opening the thermostat housing.

@Macgyvertulsa 5 лет назад

Looking forward to the oil filter house, since I need to do mine, lol. Love the informative videos. Also have to do my suspension, Haha. Thanks for all your hard work and great videos.

@MrMacDog 4 года назад

How many miles do you have on yours? Looking at buying one and there are so many around 75-120k miles

@ShiftingLanes 4 года назад

140k

@Antprilia. 3 года назад

i just bought a 2008 c30 t5 from the auction last month. i live right by the dragon im a local up there and the car came with suspension, coilovers, intake and exhaust. im really impressed with this volvo up there, it performed well, no its not my s2000 but i really do enjoy driving it up there! im having issues with my ignition.. if i turn the car off it doesnt want to turn back over unless i leave it alone half the day.

@onebad4cyl 5 лет назад

If you want that engine to not 'GO BOOM" you better replace both serpentine belts and tensioners!! That's gotta be the #1 killer of these Volvo's!

@nickclark6001 5 лет назад

Not on the C30 , it has a completely different Aux belt layout( 2 belts and 2 tensioners ) to the big cars , I have never known one fail ...

@onebad4cyl 5 лет назад

@@nickclark6001 I own a used car dealership that specializes in Volvo's. I have bought at least 15 T5 Volvo's with serpentine belt/tensioners failures. One 2012 s60 I had was purchased with valve damage from the AUX belt failure, I repaired the head but didn't replace the belt tensioner...it shredded the belt within 1mile and ruined the new head. If you have a T5 you better check your belts for signs of damage or I might be buying your car at auction!

@JeffersonMartinSynfluent 5 лет назад

We all love interference engines!

@litaf4889 11 месяцев назад

Doesn't look like he ever had issues with those

@Crushwokery 6 месяцев назад

They all go 💥 if you don't maintain or fix 'em and it don't matter what badge is on the grill 😉

@onebad4cyl 5 лет назад

That lower radiator hose does not need to be removed to do the oil filter housing.

@Antilaakeri 5 лет назад

If i ever buy c30 i can just watch your videos and ill know a bunch of things to know about the car.

@johnmoreton459 5 лет назад

Also check the fire trap repair. pcv valve. If it gets clogged it will leak oil out of every bearing on the motor.

@dudley7540 5 лет назад

Seal.

@christopherjefferson3561 5 лет назад

Chad: I used to work on Volvo’s (then BMW-then law school. What have I done? Anyway....) that sensor IS an issue and should’ve been replaced with the thermostat housing. The sensor tells Ecm temp in Celsius. You are right that failure is FAST. Watch ur needle folks! And I may have to meet y’all at the Dragon. Maybe we’ll get to fish bikers out of the tree tops. I’m serious.

@ivanoffw 5 лет назад

I was about to mention the sensor.

@thrillbill1999 3 года назад

You tink yer better den meeee?!

@stistus 11 месяцев назад

Hi New to owning a c30, i have very basic car knowledge. I have the 1.8 flexfuel, and from what i understand its a very different thermostat on thia one, do you or anyone reading this know its just change ot or do i need to flush fluids and vacum it?

@willfudge8131 3 года назад

i wish there was more information on these cars. is there a popular volvo forum for info?

@alanOHALAN 5 лет назад

can you install two hood vents like the Cyan racing Volvo cars?

@christopherjefferson3561 5 лет назад

One more thing, what size spacers did you put on your hubs?

@CharlesW3113 3 года назад

Is it possible to change just the thermostat itself without the housing?

@roninxix4428 5 лет назад

I miss having a c30, ex-wife got it during the divorce. I really loved driving that car, I wish I could get one. Can’t complain too much since I love my ‘12 S60.

@georgesedeno7891 Год назад

Have you replaced the radiator on the c30?

@jmoradel12 3 года назад

Hello I have one question I am planning to buy C30 from dealership what you recommend me before I buy

@nickclark6001 5 лет назад

Why haven't you got a cold air engine intake like Volvo had it ? The engine is drawing in very hot air from the AC radiator, Coolant radiator and intercooler heat. Not good for performance especially in the hot summer when intake air temp could be around 90C++

@twistedsanity623 5 лет назад

I better check mine as well haha

@lucasmo42000 5 лет назад

Hiii, where did you buy your dynamic air box? Thanks form france

@ShiftingLanes 5 лет назад

Elevate

@lucasmo42000 5 лет назад

@@ShiftingLanes thanks. Because I have a k&n direct admission witch blow hot air in the engine bay

@DiegoBasilii 3 года назад

Why change the whole housing instead of just changing the thermostat?

@MontanaManagment 5 лет назад

Cheers from Europe! C30 2.4 diesel))

@THEGHOSTSLAVE 5 лет назад

Wish the T-Stat was that easy on R's 😂😂

@ShiftingLanes 5 лет назад

For real

@meach505 5 лет назад

It is... If not easier.

@THEGHOSTSLAVE 5 лет назад

@@meach505 Getting the housing off the head with the PS pump in the way can be a bit of a pain. It isn't hard, just difficult enough to be annoying.

@belisariosagastume934 Год назад

My fan blower don't work any help

@ConnerAndFriends1 4 года назад

Watching this because my c30s engine DID just blow up. Damn

@andyzzz104 3 года назад

How many miles did you have? Why did it blow? I’m curious

@ConnerAndFriends1 3 года назад

Andy Zzz 125k. My penta hose (in the radiator) burst

@machineslave3 5 лет назад

How did you know the thermostat was bad? That housing looks like plastic so I didn't see any corrosion.

@ShiftingLanes 5 лет назад

The guys at Rolling Motors recommended it when I begrudgingly drove greg up to get the vr done up -Chad

@MarcelloTheBandit 5 лет назад

Volvos are odd creatures. Basically whenever you fix something deep in the engine bay, you might as well replace everything on the way there. I call it Staged Repairs. Be careful for heater hoses. They're pretty bad on the P2 chassis cars and XC90s.

@drackula1985 5 лет назад

If you close your eyes - you will hear Christopher Walken when he talks :)

@scotty8482 2 года назад

The biggest problem with that engine needs the block mod

@christianhudspeth3338 2 года назад

Block mod?

@dickverheul3843 5 лет назад

you're a nice guy man :-)

@ShiftingLanes 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@lesserlogic9977 5 лет назад

Woot

@TrondClemensen 5 лет назад

You guys have been watching too much of Tavarish's videos, judging by the title. I wonder about the logic behind your new air intake too, as it is now you will now draw in HOT air from inside the engine bay instead of cold air from the outside like the stock airbox actually did. Not the best idea for performance.

@mattk3445 Год назад

With the elevate performance air intake and the intake turbo pipe you actually get some worthy performance gains to the wheel... If its hot out youre gonna be pulling hot air for the most part regardless... If it's cold, you'll still probably be pulling hotter air but it's not an issue with this setup. The data logs on their website prove this AND a lot of people are actually getting more performance than what Elevate advertises. Do some research before you assume all stock airboxes are better than any aftermarket part out there. - Oil change times are cut down by 80% since you no longer have to remove your factory air box to access the oil filter. - It makes your engine bay look a zillion times better. - Increased horsepower. -B onus: If yours has a factory blowoff valve you get that aggressive woosh as it echoes through the wide open intake piping.

@MeefMoaf Год назад

You don’t need to remove the entire air box to access the oil filter, just the snorkel More power is debatable, it’s been shown that the stock air box is superior to any aftermarket intake, it’s even good enough for a K16 turbo from the focus RS. I also wouldn’t trust numbers given from the people with everything to gain by telling you “number go up”.