Remove the coolant pump and clean the gasket face and mating surfaces

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Pump

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Clean and scrape off all gasket residue from the cylinder block.