2016 V60 signs of over heating

[Richy Clark]

Just completed an air & oil filter and oil change on our 66 plate V60 and on removal of top engine cover noticed some obvious signs of over heating, see photos attached. Car has been into the garage for the engine over heat mod a while ago now. Any ideas?

[Deck1ng]

Could this not be from before the over heating problem and the garage visit? Or did they replace all heat damaged items, and this is the result of a further problem?

[Richy Clark]

Originally Posted by Deck1ng

Could this not be from before the over heating problem and the garage visit? Or did they replace all heat damaged items, and this is the result of a further problem?

Deck1ng, first time I have noticed so not sure if it was there when it went in for the mod. I’m not even sure which pipes are affected by the over heat problem for which there is the mod.

Thank you.

[Zebster]

I guess you are referring to either the intake manifold fire risk recall a year or two ago or the slightly more recent cooling system bleed pipe fit recall? Neither of those would have caused what's apparent in those photos.

I can't really tell what's happened here. Is it definitely recent?

[Richy Clark]

Originally Posted by Zebster

I guess you are referring to either the intake manifold fire risk recall a year or two ago or the slightly more recent cooling system bleed pipe fit recall? Neither of those would have caused what's apparent in those photos.

I can't really tell what's happened here. Is it definitely recent?

Zebster, I think it is more recent than when the car went in for the mod. Having said that Now that you mention two over heat problems I’m not sure for which one.

I guess I will have to take it into the garage for them to take a look.

Thank you.

[Zebster]

Have you owned the car long? It does look like there's been quite significant overheating, possibly even a fire. Has the engine top cover got corresponding damage, or has it perhaps been replaced? Do you have comprehensive history? Has it always been serviced at Volvo.

While there is obvious burn damage, it doesn't necessarily look like it needs urgent correction.

[Richy Clark]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Have you owned the car long? It does look like there's been quite significant overheating, possibly even a fire. Has the engine top cover got corresponding damage, or has it perhaps been replaced? Do you have comprehensive history? Has it always been serviced at Volvo.

While there is obvious burn damage, it doesn't necessarily look like it needs urgent correction.

I have had the car for since 2017 and it’s had a mixture of being serviced by Volvo and by myself. We cannot recall a ‘burning smell’ but is definitely happens whilst we have owned the car. The third photo shows the underside of the engine top cover and it does have signs of heat.

[johnnyoro]

Originally Posted by Richy Clark

I have had the car for since 2017 and it’s had a mixture of being serviced by Volvo and by myself. We cannot recall a ‘burning smell’ but is definitely happens whilst we have owned the car. The third photo shows the underside of the engine top cover and it does have signs of heat.

Hi I think you will find that those marks are just where the top cover has been rubbing on that pipe .
Maybe one of the cover mounts is loose / worn /bent allowing contact
Hope this helps

[johnnyoro]

Hi just had a look at my car and I have the exact same marks, just the cover rubbing on the pipe . No burning or overheating . Nothing to worry about !
Hope this helps

[Richy Clark]

Originally Posted by johnnyoro

Hi just had a look at my car and I have the exact same marks, just the cover rubbing on the pipe . No burning or overheating . Nothing to worry about !
Hope this helps

Thank you for your help, much appreciated.