V60 radiator DIY

muffking · Jun 9th, 2016, 21:22

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.

The offending area was consistent with where water was gathering in the front bumper.

The pattern rad. Really impressed with the quality and fit considering it only costs £50.

GMcL · Jun 12th, 2016, 14:48

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 !

RoyMacDonald · Jun 12th, 2016, 20:35

Thanks for the photos.

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

Steve XC60 · Oct 21st, 2016, 12:56

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

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.

muffking · Oct 21st, 2016, 18:44

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.

killer3000pl · Oct 17th, 2019, 15:27

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

Jun 9th, 2016, 21:22	#1
muffking Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2018 13:04 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lincs.	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. The offending area was consistent with where water was gathering in the front bumper. The pattern rad. Really impressed with the quality and fit considering it only costs £50. __________________ V60 SE Lux Nav, converted to R-Design body style. See https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/...3474bbba_b.jpg

Jun 12th, 2016, 14:48	#2
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Yesterday 18:26 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	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 ! __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Oct 21st, 2016, 18:44	#5
muffking Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2018 13:04 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lincs.	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. __________________ V60 SE Lux Nav, converted to R-Design body style. See https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/...3474bbba_b.jpg

Oct 21st, 2016, 12:56	#4
Steve XC60 Structural member Last Online: Yesterday 07:00 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South East	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 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.

Oct 17th, 2019, 15:27	#6
killer3000pl New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2019 04:43 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Bedford	HI How long take you to replace rad and put everything back? I think to do myself

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