if you bought a gen volvo one there are 2 types, for the turbo model there is anyway, one rared at 92 degrees and one rated at 87/88 degrees. The later one being for extremely hot climates and towing caravans.
When i replaced mine 2 years ago Volvo gave me the wrong one they gave me the 87/88 degree one, i didnt have this info at the time so just left it, anyway i have just fitted the correct 92 degree thermostat and the car runs better, better mpg opens and shuts as it should.
If on the other hand you have bought an aftermarket one, good luck, my original after market one lasted 3 days before doing exactly what yours does, where as both volvo ones stay bang on 3 o clock no matter what the outside temp is.
There should also be a bypass ball bearing, this needs to sit facing the front of the bonnett if i remember correctly
Last edited by deathrider311271; Apr 29th, 2013 at 22:59.
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