V70: Engine - Where is my thermostat hiding

Volvo gb · Mar 3rd, 2016, 10:24

has anybody changed a thermostat on a 2009 v70 d5 se lux 175 bhp,can only seem to by the part from Volvo which makes me think it is in a nice place.thanks

cheshired5 · Mar 3rd, 2016, 10:48

I haven't heard of anyone doing these diy due to the access. It leaves a lot of potential for messing it up and losing any diy saving unfortunately.
You could almost forgive Volvo for tucking it out of sight if it was incredibly reliable but it isn't.

Volvo gb · Mar 3rd, 2016, 11:08

What happened to the days when you went to halfords for a £10 part and did it on your drive instead of a quoted price of £276 labour and £107 for the part from my local Volvo dealer.

cheshired5 · Mar 3rd, 2016, 11:20

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Originally Posted by Volvo gb

What happened to the days when you went to halfords for a £10 part and did it on your drive instead of a quoted price of £276 labour and £107 for the part from my local Volvo dealer.

Agreed.
So many of Volvo's later mechanical decisions leave me shaking my head.

NI_Volvo_Nut · Mar 3rd, 2016, 11:53

Its a complete housing with 4 bolts and 3 hoses, where is it hidden that it can't be changed by a DIYer?

Volvo gb · Mar 3rd, 2016, 12:01

thanks I will go looking for it now I know what to look for

cheshired5 · Mar 3rd, 2016, 12:08

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Originally Posted by NI_Volvo_Nut

Its a complete housing with 4 bolts and 3 hoses, where is it hidden that it can't be changed by a DIYer?

It's not that it can't be changed by a diyer, it's more that because it's not in plain sight, it's not a simple case of drain coolant, remove housing, replace gasket, replace housing, refill coolant.
There was a thread on here a while back showing the location and it looks a right pain.
To save nearly £300 labour, I would still attempt it but I can understand why folks don't.

Model flyer · Mar 3rd, 2016, 18:13

Hi It's hidden at the back of the engine tucked away behind the turbo. I had a go at changing one on my son's 2009 D5 . Access is so limited that after half an hour we phone localmain dealer for quote. They quoted about £200 ish . We bit their hand off at that price .We already paid £130 for the stat . When he collected the car he met the fitter who said it was a pig of a job and he went a couple of hours over the quoted time !

Backhill1 · Mar 3rd, 2016, 22:52

So what does an Indy / small garage charge then? The hours it takes or on the chin?

I found this with rear trailing arm bushes Dealers rate was higher but a 3rd of the time so a lot cheaper and genuine parts.

Also as they fix prices you know where you stand when collecting. Interested to hear what happens?

Volvo gb · Mar 4th, 2016, 09:44

spoke to another dealer and confirmed its gone into hiding behind the turbo area,not a job lying on my back in my drive, so I will let the dealer do it.

Mar 3rd, 2016, 10:24	#1
Volvo gb New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2016 09:45 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ipswich	Where is my thermostat hiding has anybody changed a thermostat on a 2009 v70 d5 se lux 175 bhp,can only seem to by the part from Volvo which makes me think it is in a nice place.thanks

Mar 3rd, 2016, 10:48	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I haven't heard of anyone doing these diy due to the access. It leaves a lot of potential for messing it up and losing any diy saving unfortunately. You could almost forgive Volvo for tucking it out of sight if it was incredibly reliable but it isn't. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Mar 3rd, 2016, 11:53	#5
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Its a complete housing with 4 bolts and 3 hoses, where is it hidden that it can't be changed by a DIYer? __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

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Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Hi It's hidden at the back of the engine tucked away behind the turbo. I had a go at changing one on my son's 2009 D5 . Access is so limited that after half an hour we phone localmain dealer for quote. They quoted about £200 ish . We bit their hand off at that price .We already paid £130 for the stat . When he collected the car he met the fitter who said it was a pig of a job and he went a couple of hours over the quoted time ! __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Mar 3rd, 2016, 11:08	#3
Volvo gb New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2016 09:45 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ipswich	What happened to the days when you went to halfords for a £10 part and did it on your drive instead of a quoted price of £276 labour and £107 for the part from my local Volvo dealer.

Mar 3rd, 2016, 12:01	#6
Volvo gb New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2016 09:45 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ipswich	thanks I will go looking for it now I know what to look for

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Backhill1 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2023 13:08 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Turriff	So what does an Indy / small garage charge then? The hours it takes or on the chin? I found this with rear trailing arm bushes Dealers rate was higher but a 3rd of the time so a lot cheaper and genuine parts. Also as they fix prices you know where you stand when collecting. Interested to hear what happens?

Mar 4th, 2016, 09:44	#10
Volvo gb New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2016 09:45 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ipswich	spoke to another dealer and confirmed its gone into hiding behind the turbo area,not a job lying on my back in my drive, so I will let the dealer do it.

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