G/box: 850 Auto: - How To Fit a Volvo x70 Transmission Cooler - Page 2

dooby · Feb 21st, 2008, 19:29

Wow, that's pretty different to what I received boxed up as 9499131. (I don't recognise the 005226 bit).

Mine comprised one correct hose, one hose for an AW55-50, 2 jubilee clips and some instructions I think. The bill for the brackets, screws etc. wasn't cheap from my local dealer when I priced them up at lunchtime either.

Bother, looks like I'm ending up doing this the expensive way as usual...

Cheers, Pete

Georgey dee · Feb 21st, 2008, 21:42

Cheers guys as always.

I must get this job done before the summer.

dooby · Feb 25th, 2008, 11:02

Right, some more information.

The 005226 bit (according to my local dealer) is the job number, so would be different customer to customer.

Next, they called me on Saturday morning to let me know the brackets, bolts and right hose had arrived. So, having fitted it all on Saturday I have a few more tips...

When removing the 12mm bolt holding the radiator to the metal support, I suggest you wire brush it and WD-40 it over night. When I undid the nearside one I sheared the welded 'bolt' off the metalwork, and spent an unpleasant hour with a Dremel removing it all, before having to replace the bolt with a new bolt and non-captive nut...

The other thing, the parts list above is *nearly* correct, except you need _2_ spacers not one - the diagram isn't clear, but there is one each side not just one on the nearside.

So, apart from that it's on, very sturdy and working great. I even managed to re-fit that little bit of grill trim I forgot last time (again with a mild trip past the hacksaw).

Bottom line is Engineer, Swede and others are right and Volvo are wrong - this cooler can and will fit cars with intercoolers, the parts fit like a glove but you do have to hacksaw off a bit of plastic from the air dam of an 850R - can't speak for other cars obviously...

HTH, Pete

swede® · Feb 26th, 2008, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooby

the parts fit like a glove but you do have to hacksaw off a bit of plastic from the air dam of an 850R - can't speak for other cars obviously...

HTH, Pete

Yes, i had to hacksaw a small piece of my airdam too.......on the right side to clear the cooler pipes.

dooby · Feb 27th, 2008, 14:28

Hiya,

hopefully last post from me on this, just to add some photos I took at the weekend. No internet access at the time, sorry they're a bit late!

Here's the radiator support mount after an attack with the Dremel:

And that pesky bolt and 'captive' nut (wish it wasn't circular!)

And here you can hopefully see the black bracket shaped like a backwards L, the new hose and just behind the longer bolt, washer and black cylindrical spacer.

Cheers, Pete

Engineer · Feb 27th, 2008, 19:17

Result Pete, no mods on the P1 required except to the undertray about 2 inches of arch work IIRC.

Georgey dee · Feb 27th, 2008, 19:50

Nice one. It isn't the first time the stealers have been wrong!!

T-5C70 · Oct 4th, 2008, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooby

Hi Swede,
Volvo's official line was that there were never auto oil coolers made to fit cars with intercoolers, but as I knew at least 2 people had done it I assumed it was possible with some bodging.

I just wanted to add my Auto 98' C70 T5 came (assuming from the factory) with the transmission cooler. Its funny because i really wanted to have one fitted and went under my car to see where it would need to be installed, and to my surprise i already had it

I can upload pics if anyone needs to see how its connected.

CNGBiFuel · Jan 12th, 2015, 19:28

In the process of fitting one of these. Did a flush last year (used 15L of JWS3309) and 29000 miles later the ATF is now a very dark burgundy, but not Black. I don't tow or sit in trafiic too much either (When I do i flip to N rathert thatn leave in D) Not quite ready for a another flush, I left it Rose pink, but at the price of this JWS3309 Toyota iV ATF I should do it and have done I think. Got myself a used one off a C70 for £25.00 (Volvo want £240 for he kit) but no hoses so I'll cobble something together. Looks not as simple as it first appears without the 'right' hoses. Cooler has 12mm OD tube with flare cut off whereas V70 has 10mm I/D rubber. I'll see...

Seems these all need a cooler for long-life. Strongly recommend a Magnefine InLine filter too. I cut mine open last week and it has caught some real crud. Sized 3/8" on a V70, I think 1/2" on an 850.

byootox · Jan 12th, 2015, 22:23

There's no risk of cross contamination with the water with the extra oil cooler either.

Feb 21st, 2008, 19:29	#11
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Wow, that's pretty different to what I received boxed up as 9499131. (I don't recognise the 005226 bit). Mine comprised one correct hose, one hose for an AW55-50, 2 jubilee clips and some instructions I think. The bill for the brackets, screws etc. wasn't cheap from my local dealer when I priced them up at lunchtime either. Bother, looks like I'm ending up doing this the expensive way as usual... Cheers, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Feb 21st, 2008, 21:42	#12
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	Cheers guys as always. I must get this job done before the summer. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Feb 25th, 2008, 11:02	#13
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Right, some more information. The 005226 bit (according to my local dealer) is the job number, so would be different customer to customer. Next, they called me on Saturday morning to let me know the brackets, bolts and right hose had arrived. So, having fitted it all on Saturday I have a few more tips... When removing the 12mm bolt holding the radiator to the metal support, I suggest you wire brush it and WD-40 it over night. When I undid the nearside one I sheared the welded 'bolt' off the metalwork, and spent an unpleasant hour with a Dremel removing it all, before having to replace the bolt with a new bolt and non-captive nut... The other thing, the parts list above is nearly correct, except you need _2_ spacers not one - the diagram isn't clear, but there is one each side not just one on the nearside. So, apart from that it's on, very sturdy and working great. I even managed to re-fit that little bit of grill trim I forgot last time (again with a mild trip past the hacksaw). Bottom line is Engineer, Swede and others are right and Volvo are wrong - this cooler can and will fit cars with intercoolers, the parts fit like a glove but you do have to hacksaw off a bit of plastic from the air dam of an 850R - can't speak for other cars obviously... HTH, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Feb 27th, 2008, 14:28	#15
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Hiya, hopefully last post from me on this, just to add some photos I took at the weekend. No internet access at the time, sorry they're a bit late! Here's the radiator support mount after an attack with the Dremel: And that pesky bolt and 'captive' nut (wish it wasn't circular!) And here you can hopefully see the black bracket shaped like a backwards L, the new hose and just behind the longer bolt, washer and black cylindrical spacer. Cheers, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Feb 27th, 2008, 19:17	#16
Engineer Rubbing son is racing.... Last Online: Jan 18th, 2017 14:26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London	Result Pete, no mods on the P1 required except to the undertray about 2 inches of arch work IIRC. __________________ Engineer

Feb 27th, 2008, 19:50	#17
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	Nice one. It isn't the first time the stealers have been wrong!! __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Jan 12th, 2015, 19:28	#19
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	In the process of fitting one of these. Did a flush last year (used 15L of JWS3309) and 29000 miles later the ATF is now a very dark burgundy, but not Black. I don't tow or sit in trafiic too much either (When I do i flip to N rathert thatn leave in D) Not quite ready for a another flush, I left it Rose pink, but at the price of this JWS3309 Toyota iV ATF I should do it and have done I think. Got myself a used one off a C70 for £25.00 (Volvo want £240 for he kit) but no hoses so I'll cobble something together. Looks not as simple as it first appears without the 'right' hoses. Cooler has 12mm OD tube with flare cut off whereas V70 has 10mm I/D rubber. I'll see... Seems these all need a cooler for long-life. Strongly recommend a Magnefine InLine filter too. I cut mine open last week and it has caught some real crud. Sized 3/8" on a V70, I think 1/2" on an 850. __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl*dy blah."] Last edited by CNGBiFuel; Jan 12th, 2015 at 20:25.*

Jan 12th, 2015, 22:23	#20
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	There's no risk of cross contamination with the water with the extra oil cooler either.

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