I came here to see about that bottom right bolt. Thanks for this. I stressed for you when the hose wouldn’t clip on :) sincerely thanks for this. I thought this project had me beat.
Thank you! I was able to replace the thermostat myself thanks to your video. I experiences all the struggles you did. Agree with another comment that Uro might not be the best part. The amount of work it takes to do this justifies a better quality part at fcpeuro or ipdusa.
I had to remove and replace the alternator on a customers car. Which involves removing the plenum. Since I had it off and was also replacing a bad radiator, I changed the thermostat, your video was very helpful!
Great video... really appreciate you taking the time to film this process. Local shop wanted $180 for the part and $250 labor + coolant charges for a total of $440 to fix this. You can buy this URO part for $40 on Amazon.. I'll be doing the job myself.. Cheers!
@@jasonsshop Turns out I actually have a leak on the plastic outlet valve/hose just to the LEFT of the Thermostat housing. Do you know what that part is called?
@@creosoted77 I am not sure the name of the part. It might be one of the hoses with the plastic outlet built in. See if it's in one of these kits: www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-cooling-hose-kit-genuine-volvo-30774512kt www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-cooling-system-kit-rein-kit-c8f021bd-1449-4563-889c-270056bcf7b1 FCP Euro has all the part numbers listed there. Good luck!
Thanks for the video. I ended up draining coolant same way as I believe the drain valve can only be accessed if you remove the lower skid plate. Our thermostat was in pieces when removed (!)
Just did mine on my 2009 I couldn't get the top hose off the thermostat housing. You used a screw driver I had to resort to a small crow bar, the whole front of the housing broke off, instead of the two separating. With some difficulty I separated them but ordered a new top hose when I bought the new housing, just as well because the new hose had the O ring seal in a different position. The new housing wouldn't push onto the old top hose. So my advice would be to replace both. I was also advised to replace the hose that comes from the 90 degree plastic fitting to the left hand side of the thermostat housing, it goes into the block. When I removed the old one I found it had a crack in it, so while you are doing the housing it's probably a good idea to replace this hose, my mechanic advised me they fail at about the same time. My wife informed me that her 2007 was showing low coolant light yesterday, upon inspection I found her vehicle was also leaking at the thermostat housing !! I now have to do the same job on her car, separate cars with vastly different miles, same problem within a week of each other, what are the odds ?? Bottom left torque screw on the housing is a bit tricky bottom right is a bit more tricky, order a spare because there's a good chance of dropping it into a spot where you can't retrieve it ! Thanks for your video.
It is a pain! Rewatch 16:26 - 17:58 I tried with the clip up at first, didn't work, then pushed the clip in the down position, try to twist the hose slightly while pushing it on. you will "Feel it" click when it's right. Also carefully inspect that your Clip is not bent. Maybe yours is slightly bent and can not fall into the correct grove? Good Luck!
I've found on older vehicles like this, the less plastic parts you disturb, the less chance something cracking or breaking. I also didn't want to buy an intake gasket as well. Either way works. Thanks for watching!
@@willmill409 Problem is the $6/gasket you'll also have to replace. May be worth the extra $36 and avoid the F-words as you work to get that thermostat out.
If you’re ever in the Nashville area, I owe you a beer! Your video made the replacement so easy. Thank you!
Awesome, glad it helped!
I came here to see about that bottom right bolt. Thanks for this. I stressed for you when the hose wouldn’t clip on :) sincerely thanks for this. I thought this project had me beat.
Glad I could help! Good job on getting it finished.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. The step by step made changing my thermostat incredibly easy.
I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I was able to replace the thermostat myself thanks to your video. I experiences all the struggles you did. Agree with another comment that Uro might not be the best part. The amount of work it takes to do this justifies a better quality part at fcpeuro or ipdusa.
I'm happy the video could help! Good job!
thank you...your video guided me and what i thought was impossible to do myself became mission accomplished!!!!
I had to remove and replace the alternator on a customers car. Which involves removing the plenum. Since I had it off and was also replacing a bad radiator, I changed the thermostat, your video was very helpful!
John, thats a great time to do it when you have plenty of room. Good job. Thanks for watching!
Great video... really appreciate you taking the time to film this process. Local shop wanted $180 for the part and $250 labor + coolant charges for a total of $440 to fix this. You can buy this URO part for $40 on Amazon.. I'll be doing the job myself.. Cheers!
Glad this helped! Thanks for watching.
@@jasonsshop Turns out I actually have a leak on the plastic outlet valve/hose just to the LEFT of the Thermostat housing. Do you know what that part is called?
@@creosoted77 I am not sure the name of the part. It might be one of the hoses with the plastic outlet built in. See if it's in one of these kits:
www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-cooling-hose-kit-genuine-volvo-30774512kt
www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-cooling-system-kit-rein-kit-c8f021bd-1449-4563-889c-270056bcf7b1
FCP Euro has all the part numbers listed there. Good luck!
Thanks for the play by play. Gives me the confidence to tackle this.
Thanks for the video. I ended up draining coolant same way as I believe the drain valve can only be accessed if you remove the lower skid plate. Our thermostat was in pieces when removed (!)
Yikes! that's a close call. Good job on fixing it yourself! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Man!!! it was driving me crazy this leak and finally found where!!
That's Awesome! Glad the video helped someone!
Just did mine on my 2009 I couldn't get the top hose off the thermostat housing. You used a screw driver I had to resort to a small crow bar, the whole front of the housing broke off, instead of the two separating. With some difficulty I separated them but ordered a new top hose when I bought the new housing, just as well because the new hose had the O ring seal in a different position. The new housing wouldn't push onto the old top hose. So my advice would be to replace both. I was also advised to replace the hose that comes from the 90 degree plastic fitting to the left hand side of the thermostat housing, it goes into the block. When I removed the old one I found it had a crack in it, so while you are doing the housing it's probably a good idea to replace this hose, my mechanic advised me they fail at about the same time. My wife informed me that her 2007 was showing low coolant light yesterday, upon inspection I found her vehicle was also leaking at the thermostat housing !! I now have to do the same job on her car, separate cars with vastly different miles, same problem within a week of each other, what are the odds ?? Bottom left torque screw on the housing is a bit tricky bottom right is a bit more tricky, order a spare because there's a good chance of dropping it into a spot where you can't retrieve it ! Thanks for your video.
You are a better man than I. I have been trying to get the hose onto the thermostat housing for two days. Can't do it!
It is a pain! Rewatch 16:26 - 17:58 I tried with the clip up at first, didn't work, then pushed the clip in the down position, try to twist the hose slightly while pushing it on. you will "Feel it" click when it's right. Also carefully inspect that your Clip is not bent. Maybe yours is slightly bent and can not fall into the correct grove? Good Luck!
i have the same problem. I haven't been able to make my hose to go completely in.
Keep up the good work. I have xc70 same engine. Thanks
XC70 is a great car as well. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video, sir. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
good job Sir, you helped me! Thanks
Thank you for watching! Glad I could help!
Muchas gracias señor , gracias a usted pude ahorrarme el tener q pagar en un shop muchas gracias y bendiciones
Gracias por ver mi video. ¡Estoy felíz de ayudar!
Thank you for watching my video. I am happy to help!
do thi in the dark, brave man!! good video!
About to tackle it now …! Thanks man.
Go for it! You got this.
Just finished. Lol.
And they wanted to charge me. 350 labor. Lol.
@@MrRio1973 Nice. Good job!
3:35 Whoa!
great stuff
I would tell you don't ever buy URO parts. I've had even hoses 😂 from them fail numerous times. Rein or Behr or Genuine only.
Any idea where the housing is on the volvo V8? My guess is lower left if facing the front of car
Why don’t you just remove the intake manifold is easier
I've found on older vehicles like this, the less plastic parts you disturb, the less chance something cracking or breaking. I also didn't want to buy an intake gasket as well. Either way works. Thanks for watching!
Removing intake manifold would make this job take alot longer too
@@willmill409 Problem is the $6/gasket you'll also have to replace. May be worth the extra $36 and avoid the F-words as you work to get that thermostat out.