DIY tomorrow

Danielpsmith · Dec 6th, 2019, 18:32

Wish me look for the morning fitting a new heater core, intercooler and radiator hopefully will sort the heating out and really bad mpg will let you know how it goes.

Daniel

Tineca · Dec 6th, 2019, 20:49

Good luck sounds a bit job!!!

S60D5-185 · Dec 7th, 2019, 07:25

This may help Daniel if you decide to do it this way

+ YouTube Video

Tannaton · Dec 7th, 2019, 08:45

I can't think of any 3 jobs that would be more rewarding.... you will have a substantially faster, cheaper and warmer car afterwards!

Danielpsmith · Dec 7th, 2019, 09:51

Thanks all and for the link just about to start so will update you later.

Danielpsmith · Dec 7th, 2019, 15:40

Just a quick update all done but need to top up coolant but the bonnet won’t release from the handle inside the car it is loose on the passenger side but can’t get it to open any ideas please.

S60D5-185 · Dec 7th, 2019, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Danielpsmith

Just a quick update all done but need to top up coolant but the bonnet won’t release from the handle inside the car it is loose on the passenger side but can’t get it to open any ideas please.

Yes, watch the end of the video that I posted around 5 mins in . The same thing happened to that guy and he explains a work round/fix.

Danielpsmith · Dec 7th, 2019, 16:30

Just had a look at the video and have tried that might try a screwdriver to try and pop it, the leaver inside pulls ok but won’t release the passenger side isn’t latched just won’t release the drivers side.

I didn’t touch any of this so not sure what has happened but really frustrating and been working on it most of the day, it’s always the little simple things that cause the most problems.

S60D5-185 · Dec 7th, 2019, 17:11

Hope you get it sorted easily, particularly after a long hard day.

Danielpsmith · Dec 7th, 2019, 17:35

Managed to get the bonnet open by reaching up to the latch, the handle is doing nothing and the cables don’t move so I may have pinched it putting it all back in.

Going to drop the radiator a couple of inches tomorrow to have a look but noticed the passenger side latch isn’t grabbing so will have to have a look at that as well.

Wasn’t the worse job I’ve done but I did snap one of the pins that hold the heater core pipes into the core which really didn’t help but managed to hold it in with a trusty tie wrap for now.

The intercooler was in a pretty bad state oil down both sides of it nearly full length so pleased I changed it, when I changed the radiator only a small amount of gearbox oil came out so no need to top it up.

Will keep you updated tomorrow once I’ve had a look.

Daniel

Dec 6th, 2019, 18:32	#1
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	DIY tomorrow Wish me look for the morning fitting a new heater core, intercooler and radiator hopefully will sort the heating out and really bad mpg will let you know how it goes. Daniel

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 21:42 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I can't think of any 3 jobs that would be more rewarding.... you will have a substantially faster, cheaper and warmer car afterwards! __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Hope you get it sorted easily, particularly after a long hard day. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

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Dec 6th, 2019, 20:49	#2
Tineca Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:14 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Appleby	Good luck sounds a bit job!!!

Dec 7th, 2019, 09:51	#5
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Thanks all and for the link just about to start so will update you later.

Dec 7th, 2019, 15:40	#6
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Just a quick update all done but need to top up coolant but the bonnet won’t release from the handle inside the car it is loose on the passenger side but can’t get it to open any ideas please.

Dec 7th, 2019, 16:30	#8
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Just had a look at the video and have tried that might try a screwdriver to try and pop it, the leaver inside pulls ok but won’t release the passenger side isn’t latched just won’t release the drivers side. I didn’t touch any of this so not sure what has happened but really frustrating and been working on it most of the day, it’s always the little simple things that cause the most problems.

Dec 7th, 2019, 17:35	#10
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Managed to get the bonnet open by reaching up to the latch, the handle is doing nothing and the cables don’t move so I may have pinched it putting it all back in. Going to drop the radiator a couple of inches tomorrow to have a look but noticed the passenger side latch isn’t grabbing so will have to have a look at that as well. Wasn’t the worse job I’ve done but I did snap one of the pins that hold the heater core pipes into the core which really didn’t help but managed to hold it in with a trusty tie wrap for now. The intercooler was in a pretty bad state oil down both sides of it nearly full length so pleased I changed it, when I changed the radiator only a small amount of gearbox oil came out so no need to top it up. Will keep you updated tomorrow once I’ve had a look. Daniel

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