Its easiest to use a 240 manual gearbox crossmember and rubber. Unlike the t5 swap, the t9 transmission swap into a volvo 1800, 122, 140. The kr plate requires the bellhousing to be machined. To see how frequently volvo xc60 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Making a t5 swap into an earlier pre 1970 p1800 will mean modifying the narrower transmission tunnel these cars cannot accept a t5 transmission without doing this. Volvo s60, s80, v70, xc70, xc90 1998 to 2007 xenon retrofit how to solve warning message. The borg warner world class t5 transmission is a strong manual gearbox with 5 forward gears and a reverse. This also means that you can change gear earlier, so your volvo engine will. According to vvpete, the volvo transmission fluid part number 1161645 is of exceptional quality. Probably should be done every 45,000 miles or less.
It is always best to be sure the transmission control module has the latest software installed when any major transmission repair is performed. Besides that the revs at running idle arent very stable and could also be caused by the automatic transmission. Tuning file volvo s70 t5 240hp my chiptuning files. The latst transmission software update is a significant improvement. I took the car to the volvo dealer and they said that it was a computer software issue, and that it was solved. First of all check the gearbox fluid level and make sure you do this with the engine fully up to temperature, put the selector lever through all positions pausing for two or three seconds in each. The volvo v40 t5 is an estatestation wagon with 5 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power to the front wheels. Why go to the trouble of changing to a supra box volvo gearbox background. Top 10 common issues with volvo 240 models created on 20110311 by ipd staff, last updated on 20190404 even though the volvo 240 has been out of production since 1993, it is still a popular car among volvo enthusiasts and a favorite among our staff. Volvo transmissions guide 1980s to 2000s xc90, v70, xc70. For installation in a 240, the desired transmission is a t5 from any v8 ford mustang. Used volvo with automatic transmission for sale on. Often you may have to pay for it but it will be cheaper and easier than actually changing the auto tran for a manual trans. Route the cable up to the drivers side upper corner of the firewall.
The most common issues with these transmissions is. Updating the software in your car can give you access to several new functions and services. Adapter plate got a plate water cut from the cad file here in 12mm plate. The t5 was almost perfectly suited for transplant in to 240s as the shifter. I have a 2006 s60 t5 107,000 miles with same trans. What would be involved in a volvo 240 automatic to manual. It can handle from 300 to 330 ftlbs of torque, depending on year. View gumtree free online classified ads for volvo s40 gearbox and more in south africa. Hardware wise it is extremely capable, but the software is confusing. Volvo s40 gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds in.
Volvo penta marine engine aqad 40, approximately 3000 hours, new injector pump, engine has been well maintained, came out of a ex govt line boat at gladstone port. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for volvo 240 when you shop the largest online selection at. Transmission performance parts vintage performance. Im now finding that a car of that like is somewhat rare and even rarer to find at a fair price whereas the. Volvo 240 the dellow kit volvo 4 cylinder to supra, tilted engine, specify shifter in the 20 12 position volvo 740940 models for 740940 they use the same bellhousing as a 240, but there is a shifter length problem and a solution. Volvo s60, s80, v70, xc70, xc90 2001 to 2006 d5, 2. Complete auto transmissions for volvo 240 for sale ebay.
Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Whether you need a remanufactured transmission for a volvo 850 or c70 fwd, v90, v70, s60, or xc70, or any other model of volvo you may own, you can bet certified transmission has it in inventory and ready to deliver it anywhere in the united states. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I have many questions about vida software and dice tool. Volvo xc60 transmission problems and repair descriptions. Immaculate 2010 volvo s40 t5 r design 169kwfull service history accident freeno scratches tyres almost. Forgotten your password or need instructions on how to set up your app.
Completed my manual transmission swap on my 95 volvo 850 t5r. Ford mustang borg warner t5 transmission world class input shaft part number. Volvo aisin warner aw5055 sn is a great auto gearbox, but can struggle to cover the high mileage most volvo s normally easily achieve. Get a daily email with the latest ads in your areas of interest. Ford au t5 gearbox conversion into 1986 740t automatic. If you have fluid in that m47 ii other than volvo transmission fluid part number 1161645, and you want to put in volvo transmission fluid part number 1161645, you may want to do a flush. There is a great aftermarket for the t5 transmission and it is likely the most common choice for these types of swaps particularly amongst older fords. Nov 28, 2008 the trick is finding the right manual volvo 240 and talking the owner into trading it for your automatic. Gearbox corssmember is a stock volvo 240 manual gearbox one with i think a volvo 940 mounting. Transmission shifting issues due to internal failure and. You need vida and dice to complete this job properly.
The volvo s60 is a compact luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by volvo since 2000. It has a shiftlockup profile that allows the engine to stay in the good part of the torque curve more often 2400 rpm for the t5. Volvotips has the exclusive courtesy of volvo car corporation and volvo cars heritage to publish the volvo greenbooks service manual, parts catalogs and other volvo material and publications. Software upgrades will fix problems in transmission when. Turbo v8powered volvo 240 wagon sleeper apart from the boostfriendly ls9 camshaft, the l98 is pretty much how holden intended. Polestartuned haldex 4wd system, modified transmission software for faster shifts and. We would expect a v70 for example to make it to at least 200,000 miles without major issues, but sadly the gearbox can start to give trouble as early as 120,000 miles. This is for a 700900 series needing a 24 12 length shifter. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Michael did purchase a trunnion upgrade kit for the rockers from summit racing, along with a gm performance sump that fitted straight into the volvo s engine bay after it and the pickup was shortened. I can do the transmission software upgrade through vida 2011a.
Commercial use and publishing at other websites of these items is prohibited. I recently purchased, a volvo v70 t5, after 1 month, gearbox started playing up when warm, returned it to dealer where they drained old gearbox oil, and replaced with new, once again everything was ok for about a month problem is back and seems to be worse. There is a software upgrade that when performed with a transmission adaptation reset can resolve the problem. Volvo gearboxes are one of the most used vehicle components which often need replacing due to general wear and tear from crunching those gears. We have s of volvo v70 gearbox parts available and are able to locate the part youre looking for.
Automatic gearbox flushing for the volvo v70 my 2001 volvo v70 the v70nmodel has a problem with the automatic gearbox lately. The volvo c30 is a threedoor, frontengine, frontwheeldrive premium compact hatchback. Does one have to go to a volvo dealership to get this done. The b4 transmission servo update kit is used to address volvo hard shifting. Volvo automatic gearbox for sale in uk view 83 bargains. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Aug 28, 2017 first time changing transmission oil on my 2009 volvo xc70 t6, it has 60,000km or 37,000miles. Volvo s40, v50, c30, c70 2004 to 20 how to replace the battery. The dealership also told me that on a volvo the transmission fluid does not need to be flushed. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
There have been mulitple porblems with these transmissions and volvo has released tech notes to address each one. What would be involved in a volvo 240 automatic to manual transmission conversion. We source used volvo gearboxes for customers all over the uk from our network of car breakers. Mar 16, 2012 how much does a software update cost on a 2005 s40. You must use a shaft of 914 to suit the volvo bell housing and adpater plate.
The gearboxes themselves dont cause the problems, its the volvo software mainly the stop neutral function and the fact that volvo decided the gearbox is sealed for life as far as the transmission fluid is concerned while every other company that uses the box toyota, saab etc have or had a regular fluid service in there schedules. Problem with volvo automatic transmission faq carsguide. Volvo xc90 gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds. Aug 31, 20 i forgot to mention in the video that this volvo transmission does not have a filter. How much does a software update cost on a 2005 s40. Volvo transmissions guide all volvo transmissions, their year, their engine pairing, their type and their model number, from the volvo 240 to the volvo xc90. See realworld volvo xc60 transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other volvo xc60 owners. I have a 91 manual 5speed that suffered irreparable rear end damage. She took the vehicle to the dealership and a software upgrade was performed at her expense. My 01 t5 auto had its box changed under warranty at about 3yrs. The yellow sticker is the later much more reliable throttle, it is always advisable to have a tcm software upgrade, it changes the way the gearbox works and on information gained since the car was launched makes a lot of detailed changes to pressures, fault codes, fault messages etc well worth it and i believe that it also removes the neutral function.
I will be grateful for any help on this, because, i know i have a good car and this problem is not very complicated to solve. From what i can find next step could be a software update andor a transmission adaptive reset. Make sure the transmission ecm has the latest volvo software. Gear up to preserve volvo driving dynamics with genuine volvo 240 transmission parts. The automatic transmission may develop shifting problems andor the check engine light may illuminate due to internal component failure andor software issues. Take a tour and have a look at some great volvo cars. Volvo v70t5 gearbox issues page 1 volvo pistonheads. I started experience hard shifts and flareups at around 240 000km.
It is always best to be sure the transmission control module has the latest software installed when any major transmission repair is. Update all software when performing software upgrade. From the donor car, take the gearbox, pedal box, speedo cable, flywheel, clutch master, clutch slave, clutch hardline mounting bracket in the engine bay near the passengerside wheel well, take the propshaft and support plate and take the gearbox crossmember. My dealer did a software resetupgrade and seems to have worked, but is it something that i should be aware of. Volvo also says the t5 awd is good for a 060 mph 097 kmh sprint of 6. I would not mind s60,40,c30,v70 t5 but before that i would have to sell. Replacing your volvos m46 or m47 with a borg warner t5 transmission. Fcp euro has a prominent line up of updated volvo manual transmission parts including, volvo speedometer transmitter parts, volvo short shift kit parts and volvo axle seal parts.
Already introduced on the s60, its now the volvo v40 s turn to receive the companys brand new line of drivee engines and aisinsourced eightspeed automatic gearbox. Skip this section if not applicable volvo m46 with overdrive. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. For installation in a 240, the desired transmission is a t5 from any v8 ford mustang from 1985 to 1993. The 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a volume of 2 litres. And like your volvo, every original volvo transmission component is covered by a factory warranty. Volvo 240 estate t5 turbo project driftworks forum. Pull the old shaft and count the teeth to see which is suitable. Volvo s60 update all software when performing software upgrade 9 reports. So you want to t5 a 240 the guide on what you need to know volvo owners club forum. Nothing stops you using the borgwarner t5 gearbox or a getrag unit from a bmw. I replaced the b4 servo converter, and also the oil of the original transmission volvo, but hard shift persists. He also sells a custom crossmember to mount a t5 into a volvo 240.
Partsgateway is home to the uks top 180 volvo specialist breakers and vehicle dismantlers so shopping for the best deal on volvo gearbox is easy. The car also uses volvos intelligent driver information system idis which. Is this something that would be out of the question for most mechanics. Would have been easier if i would have dropped the sub frame on the ground or pull the engine and transmission out of the top together. Find a guaranteed used volvo gearbox here competitive prices. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Volvo s80 software upgrades will fix problems in transmission when shifting 25 reports. You can also pay attention to any abnormal sounds coming from your volvo. Shop advance auto parts online or locally for low prices aftermarket 240 transmission.
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