2001 V70 Transmission Failed

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Mark Carter, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. Mark Carter

    Mark Carter Guest

    I have a 2001 V70 T5 Auto with an LPG conversion. It's done 80,000 miles.
    Whilst trying to get home through the floods in Gloucestershire, my
    transmission failed.

    Sometimes the car will travel a short distance, but often there is no power
    at all. The engine starts and runs normally. My Volvo dealer says that the
    transmission fluid smells burnt and they are 99% sure that they will need to
    replace the transmission as a complete unit.

    Has anyone else experienced the transmission failing due to water entering
    the system somewhere? Where could the water get in without affecting the
    engine?

    Is it possible a failure elsewhere has caused the transmission to 'burn
    out'?

    Cheers,

    Mark.
     
    Mark Carter, Jul 26, 2007
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  2. Mark Carter

    Kytis Guest

    Most likely water has absolutely nothing to do with your transmission
    failure. I am actually very happy to hear, that someone else is
    experiencing the same stuff we went through a couple of years ago. And I
    do not mean to be sarcarstic or happy with your personal accident. Your
    incident just proves my own investigation - there is something
    fundamentally wrong with Volvo's design in this particular year model
    V70.

    I seriously believe that Volvo attempted to make a new world record with
    the small size (width) of the box and too many compromises were made
    along the way. This theory is backed with several interviews with other
    customers being unhappy with Volvo and also with Volvo's own personnel.
    They did slip out something that I am sure is NOT aligned with their
    company policy ;)

    Our 2,4T auto (2001) experienced a complete failure in gearbox just
    after 43,000 kms. At the end of the day, Volvo Finland replaced the
    whole box and we ended up paying only for installing the new box. Fisrt
    aid was to replace the oil inside th ebox, but that sorry attempt lasted
    only for 600 kms. After which the complete unit must be changed.

    Just fight back and do not settle with second guesses and shrugging
    shoulders. Do not pay the box out of your own pocket. We, for instance,
    had not hauled absolutely anything and this is what they tried first. Be
    strong and constructive and stick to the point: The gearbox should not
    break down after such low mileage.

    Good luck and please let us know what happened!
     
    Kytis, Jul 27, 2007
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  3. I have a 2001 V70 T5 Auto with an LPG conversion. It's done 80,000 miles.
    You didnt notice he said it broke in the flood and find that strange?
    If you get water in the oil i dont think thats good.

    Greetigs Niels
     
    Niels Bengaard, Jul 27, 2007
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  4. Mark Carter

    Kytis Guest

    I did notice that he specifically pointed that out. My point, however,
    is that there is more than that in this very issue. This car model and
    the year make simply means trouble. Been there, done that, bought the t-
    shirt ;)

    Volvo should be able to handle moist conditions (if flooding can be
    described as a "moist condition"...). It's designed in Scandinavia and
    take my word for it mate, the weather conditions up here are screwed.
     
    Kytis, Jul 27, 2007
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  5. I have a 2001 V70 T5 Auto with an LPG conversion. It's done 80,000
    I did notice that he specifically pointed that out. My point, however,
    is that there is more than that in this very issue. This car model and
    the year make simply means trouble. Been there, done that, bought the t-
    shirt ;)

    Volvo should be able to handle moist conditions (if flooding can be
    described as a "moist condition"...). It's designed in Scandinavia and
    take my word for it mate, the weather conditions up here are screwed.
    --
    Kytis

    "Isän tärkein tehtävä on kasvattaa tyttärensä niin,
    ettei hän huoli paskaa jätkää miehekseen" J.Sarasvuo

    Can only say i dont know enough of the error to be able to tell if its a
    general fault on the gearbox or a fault from driving in water. Eg. is there
    water in the oil?
    The gearbox will probably not be able to drive under water. I think Volvo
    says something about up till max the axcles or so in the manual.


    Greetings Niels
     
    Niels Bengaard, Jul 27, 2007
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  6. Mark Carter

    Mark Carter Guest

    Thanks for your replies, sorry I haven't reported back sooner.

    My insurance company is paying for a new transmission unit which will be
    changed next week. I'll try and find out if Volvo have any idea why it
    failed once they've changed it. They're still saying they don't know how it
    could have broken, they can't find water in the oil but they have said there
    is a breather pipe which could let water in.

    I'll let you know if I find out any more.

    Cheers,

    Mark.
     
    Mark Carter, Jul 29, 2007
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  7. Mark Carter

    Kytis Guest

    I bet you 1000 pounds, that there will be no water, or any traces of it,
    found inside the gearbox. Please keep us posted what will happen and
    what exactly they do say about your case. I am more than keen to learn
    about this. As you may imagine ;)

    Have a great week!
     
    Kytis, Jul 29, 2007
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