2008 V50 2ltr diesel thermostat replacement

[pinb]

hi hope your well, this post is regarding the removal of the pipes connected to the housing of the thermostat in total on this version i have 5 one in particular at the back is proving hard to detach iv removed a spring clip i assumed was holding the pipe on but still seems steadfast in place so before i brake something i was hoping someone could help with a diagram or perhaps the method of removal

An update i have managed to free the offending pipe with a little help from a video its a M4 Mondeo but the same housing and pipes, link below

[Teddy1975]

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee6sH3C1vBQ

This Ford engine does have two vacuum solenoids where the Volvo only has one, but that's the only difference I can see. And prepare for this being a messy job, there will be coolant escaping no matter if you tried to drain it first.

[pinb]

thanks friend for your time yes I've just found that video perfect for information

[Myv50rocks]

I replaced this part just 3 weeks ago - I'm a novice and had watched that same video. It appears much easier in this video as the engine has been pulled out.

In the actual engine bay, this is a more difficult replacement but achievable. The main problem is the force required to push/pull off the larger hoses towards the back of the thermostat housing with the space available. I would suggest removing the airbox, the battery, and the complete battery box. This gives you lots more space and takes less than 5-10 minutes to remove, but I promise you will save that time in failed attempts at pulling the pipes with limited access.

I used a combination of mole grips and pipe removal pliers to remove the hose clamps and replaced all the ones I could with jubilee clips should I ever need to replace the hoses or take them off for any reason.

Best advice I can give is to remove the airbox and battery box, stick at it and don't give up. Also don't forget the smaller pipe that is hidden under the throttle body area, after I removed this pipe it allowed the housing (once I had removed the bolts holding it to the engine block) adequate movement away from the engine block to get enough of a grip on the pipes at the back.

Hopefully this is helpful!