V60 radiator DIY
 

Turned out to be a bigger job than I thought, but still possible as a DIY job.

Basically my 2012 V60 D3 developed a leak and I managed to find a pattern rad from a radiator specialist for only £50. Fitting was a case of removing the bumper to give better access and removing the radiator mounting plate, then splitting the intercooler & condenser rad. The radiator then can be removed from above, although it does look like it's supposed to come out from underneath the car.

This just shows how much cr@p the rads pick up.
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/...psadgkpbwi.jpg

The offending area was consistent with where water was gathering in the front bumper.
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1wvxjlmh.jpg

The pattern rad. Really impressed with the quality and fit considering it only costs £50.
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/...psd9ppxv9i.jpg

I've noticed the engine bay on my current S60 gets a lot dirtier than the previous model. Your findings on striping one down confirms this.

Good thread !

Thanks for the photos.:thumbs_up:

And how the radiator should be made as on the XC90..... http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...59#post2123659

Hi there,
I have an XC60 that has developed a small leak in the radiator. Don't notice it day to day, but it drank about 300ml of coolant on a 700 mile journey in the summer when we did 80mph consistently with bikes on the roof in 30 degree heat :err:
Would you suggest I have a go at changing it myself?
I am a competent DIYer, but am no car mechanic. I have changed wiper motors and power sounders etc on other cars, but this would be the biggest job I have tackled.
I trust the Volvo garage I use but if I get them to do it it is going to cost me much much more than the £50 your new rad cost!
Thanks in advance for any responses.

If you're confident in removing the front bumper to have a look then give it a go. Worst case is that you give up and put it back together, leaving you to convince a local garage to fit a rad that you supplied.

HI
How long take you to replace rad and put everything back?
I think to do myself