Does anyone know the part number for that bleed port? Looks like the previous owner stripped the hex pattern and I am having trouble getting it out. I searched everywhere and can’t seem to find it.

Mars-Rover,

For parts like this I go to Volvo instead of Land Rover, because I don't think that Land Rover made as many parts available as Volvo, especially small items like the one that you are looking for.

Having said that Land Rover did release the differential pinion bearing kit and Volvo didn't


The Volvo part number is 31293434

For reference here is where I searched

https://usparts.volvocars.com/p/Volvo_2010...93434.html

Good Luck

Paul

Your a lifesaver !!! I got the part ordered. Looks like someone may have used JB Weld or some other substance to seal it but I did get it out. I am a firm believer that the thermostat must be replaced like you suggested. My 08 Lr2 has 150k and the thermostat was in pieces. The back plate that holds the spring in actually fell in the motor. After about 2 hours of fishing I got lucky and pulled it out. I am so glad I noticed it was missing when I pulled the thermostat out. If you look on the right side of the opining you can see it. Sorry for the newbie questions but I don’t want to have to do this for 10 more years!!

Yes, as I posted in another thread my thermostat also failed (11 years, 125K). Fortunately failed open, but it was in pieces.

If I get to another 100k or 8 years, I'll do it preemptively.

Hi there. Looking for a little help on connector plugs on the manifold.
Can't seem to figure out the clip mechanism on the bottom one. Afraid to break it, so I'm trying for help here first. Here are a few pics of the connector. Thanks in advance.

You need to press the release tab and pull off the connection.

This should help.








Volvo part number 8645661

Good luck

Paul

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Thanks Paul!
And amazing response time.! So it
seems as though the release tab is
busted off. Any tips or tricks in that case?
Thanks again,
Kayley

If you can get a small Pick tool under the latch and lift it up it should come off.

You can see the latch in the picture with blue glove its next to the white part.



Option B

Leave the connector attached to the Throttle body and remove the Throttle body from the intake manifold (4 Torx screws)


Note: you should clean behind the throttle body, a friend in Texas with a LR2 had a loss of power due to the throttle sticking.


Good luck

Paul

Option C

Something small and thin could be pushed under the latch to lift it up.

This Video shows a technique for releasing the latch on a similar but not identical connector

Thanks so so much for your wisdom! Back at
it tmrw, I appreciate your help.
Kayley

Hey guys,

That connector appears to be the one that goes on the Instake butterfly valve.

If you try to unplug it from under the car it's a PITA.

My recommendation is that when you are going to remove the instake manifold, after removing all the screws, you move the manifold a little forward so you will be able to reach it from above and disconnect it very easy.

When installing the manifold you do exactly the same to connect this connector.

Check the pic.

Rgds

Isaac


 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD

Kayley,

The engine in you Land Rover is also shared with Volvo.

Why are you replacing your Thermostat? Preventative Maintenance?


Isaac,

How have you been my friend?

I haven't seen you posting lately so I assume that means that your XC90 3.2 is running well.

Thanks for posting the tip about getting to the connector.

I edited my post above to show the Volvo part number for the housing (note special keys are needed to remove the contacts).


Kayley and Isaac,

Full disclosure I own

2008 LR2 3.2
2010 S80 3.2

And I put the same wheels on both (because I really like the look)

p_gill wrote:

Isaac,

How have you been my friend?

I haven't seen you posting lately so I assume that means that your XC90 3.2 is running well.

Thanks for posting the tip about getting to the connector.

Hey Paul,

How you doing?

Man, I am waiting to receive a new radiator for my XC90.

Car is leaking AT Fluid on the Coolant. I just catch it on time! So I am not using my car until I get the new radiator.

This car is a money pit

I have been looking for info, pics, video on replacing the radiator on a XC90 with 3.2 engine but dont find any. Do you know or have info about this?

Rgds

Isaac


 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD

Isaac,

I am sorry to hear that you are still having problems.

Unfortunately the XC90 radiator/transmission heat exchanger is significantly different for the XC90 as compared to the LR2 and S80 (LR2 and S80 are nearly identical).

If I were in your position I would do the following


1. disconnect the transmission lines from the radiator

2. use a piece of fuel line and some clamps to connect the transmission lines that you removed (the fluid needs to flow)

3. plug the holes in the radiator that the transmission lines were in (a suitable bolt or some epoxy)

The transmission fluid should be less dense than the coolant, use a towel or rag to skim the ATF off the top of the coolant in the reservoir. (this may take a while, like every cold start for a month)

The transmission connection to the radiator isn't strictly a cooler it also warms up the transmission when use in freezing temperatures.

For your climate you could bypass the connection and I suspect that the transmission would reach operating temperature.

If you drive it gently it should work fine.

Good luck

Paul