Skid plate anyone?..

Haldex · Nov 14th, 2018, 10:38

Does anyone have this on their XC60/XC90/V90 CC? (apparently, it's a same plate for all SPA cars..)

https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...CC-512472/2018

My understanding is that it's permanently bolted to the frame and it has an opening for oil drainage. It seems a bit pricey (upwards of €300 + installation - and from I've been able to see it's not a DIY as there's some special tools involved..) but in any case it seems cheaper than replacing the oil pan.. Clearly an XC60 is not a hard offroader - but I do occasionally venture off tarmac and I'm thinking it might be worthwhile investing into something like this..

PaulBendall · Nov 14th, 2018, 10:50

Also thought about having this fitted as I sometimes go offroad when visiting small holdings

Paul

RobQuads · Nov 14th, 2018, 19:32

Looks like you need to drill the chassis and then pivot the plate into place, not massively tricky but not sure I would want to be drilling the chassis as I can see there may be all sort of warranty issues there. Shame they are no predrilled to take them.

Haldex · Nov 15th, 2018, 09:42

Yeah, I don't like the fact that there's drilling involved- only because of possible corrosion around the drilled points. This being an OEM piece, dealer-installed- I don't think it may affect the manufacturer's warranty..

Surprised to see that no one on the forum has one of these installed..

RobQuads · Nov 15th, 2018, 10:50

The warranty comment was more if someone got just the part and did a DIY. Agreed if they install it then everything should be fully supported.

Nov 14th, 2018, 10:38	#1
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Skid plate anyone?.. Does anyone have this on their XC60/XC90/V90 CC? (apparently, it's a same plate for all SPA cars..) https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...CC-512472/2018 My understanding is that it's permanently bolted to the frame and it has an opening for oil drainage. It seems a bit pricey (upwards of €300 + installation - and from I've been able to see it's not a DIY as there's some special tools involved..) but in any case it seems cheaper than replacing the oil pan.. Clearly an XC60 is not a hard offroader - but I do occasionally venture off tarmac and I'm thinking it might be worthwhile investing into something like this..

Nov 14th, 2018, 10:50	#2
PaulBendall Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:20 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Eastbourne	Also thought about having this fitted as I sometimes go offroad when visiting small holdings Paul __________________ - MY24-XC60 T8 Ultimate (Subscription aka Care) Black Edition, Onyx Black, Blond/Charcoal Interior. - [Previously] MY19-XC60 T8 Inscription Pro. Crystal White. 22" 5 Dbl Spoke Wheels. Blond/Charcoal, Metal Inlay.

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Nov 14th, 2018, 19:32	#3
RobQuads Junior Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2023 19:02 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southampton	Looks like you need to drill the chassis and then pivot the plate into place, not massively tricky but not sure I would want to be drilling the chassis as I can see there may be all sort of warranty issues there. Shame they are no predrilled to take them.

Nov 15th, 2018, 09:42	#4
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Yeah, I don't like the fact that there's drilling involved- only because of possible corrosion around the drilled points. This being an OEM piece, dealer-installed- I don't think it may affect the manufacturer's warranty.. Surprised to see that no one on the forum has one of these installed..

Nov 15th, 2018, 10:50	#5
RobQuads Junior Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2023 19:02 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southampton	The warranty comment was more if someone got just the part and did a DIY. Agreed if they install it then everything should be fully supported.

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