Shifting problem

Sep 6th, 2006, 21:56

Hi,

I just bought a 940 SE Turbo estate (1991), with 2 litre engine. It drives very well, except for one disturbing problem. It is very hard to get into first gear, and this really irritates especially when I'm at the front of queue at traffic lights. Reverse gear also is a problem, will not engage without horrible 'kkrrrchhhggg' sound, so loud that can be heard the whole street.

Could anyone explain what is the problem here? I hope it is not as bad as it sounds. Any help is very much appreciated.

Kruskal
Durham

CTCNetwork · Sep 6th, 2006, 23:56

Hi,

Sounds silly but try getting second, and change to first. Is that easier, less noisy?

Sounds like the clutch is on its way out but I would also check you gearbox oil level and top it up..

Des. . .

Andy_Gibson · Sep 7th, 2006, 16:12

sounds like the clutch isn't fully dis-engaging to me

Sep 11th, 2006, 14:34

Sounds like there's nothing much I can do about it....

DoyleS40 · Sep 11th, 2006, 21:47

I have a similar problem with my 99 S40, I have a problem only getting it into first gear (not always). I've read else where that this may be a problem with the bushings on the gear linkage. I think it is unlikely to be a clutch problem or I would have a problem in all gears!

Sorry I can't be of more help.

rogerthechorister · Sep 12th, 2006, 12:40

I have a similar symptom on first and reverse, but perhaps not quite so bad, and there is a note in the paperwork with the car (16V GLT 745) from a volvo garage saying "new clutch needed", but there is no slip and it tows fine.

I have been told bleeding the clutch can help but I have not tried it yet.

I also have an occasional graunch on third (M46 box with O/D) and sometimes the O/D will not disengage so I was planning on changing the gearbox oil, seeing if I could get at the solder connections for the O/D, and if all else fails hunt for an M90 and flywheel to go with it and put a new clutch in at the same time.

Mike J · Sep 12th, 2006, 13:08

Had similar with my 940, tough to get 1st and reverse. New clutch cured problem. Fiction plate was very shiny, and down to rivets.

There were no other indications of problems, even when towing.

jeff.warner · Sep 12th, 2006, 17:55

Hi.
Had a similar problem with my 745 a couple of years ago, changed all the bushes in the linkage but things were no better,bought a second hand gearbox from someone who was breaking a similar vehicle for £30.The people who do my servicing changed the 'boxes over one Saturday morning, charged me £60 to do that, and Bingo! problem solved. It was a different car. This was all about three years ago.
Hope this helps
T.T.F.N. Jeff W.

Sep 6th, 2006, 21:56	#1
Kruskal Guest Location:	Shifting problem Hi, I just bought a 940 SE Turbo estate (1991), with 2 litre engine. It drives very well, except for one disturbing problem. It is very hard to get into first gear, and this really irritates especially when I'm at the front of queue at traffic lights. Reverse gear also is a problem, will not engage without horrible 'kkrrrchhhggg' sound, so loud that can be heard the whole street. Could anyone explain what is the problem here? I hope it is not as bad as it sounds. Any help is very much appreciated. Kruskal Durham

Sep 6th, 2006, 23:56	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Sounds silly but try getting second, and change to first. Is that easier, less noisy? Sounds like the clutch is on its way out but I would also check you gearbox oil level and top it up.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Sep 7th, 2006, 16:12	#3
Andy_Gibson Turbo-Charged Last Online: May 14th, 2024 06:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: redditch	sounds like the clutch isn't fully dis-engaging to me __________________ 1997 945 2.3LPT SE Auto 2001 V70 2.4 170 SE

Sep 11th, 2006, 14:34	#4
Kruskal Guest Location:	Shifting problem Sounds like there's nothing much I can do about it....

Sep 11th, 2006, 21:47	#5
DoyleS40 New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2024 22:15 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlow	Shifting problem. I have a similar problem with my 99 S40, I have a problem only getting it into first gear (not always). I've read else where that this may be a problem with the bushings on the gear linkage. I think it is unlikely to be a clutch problem or I would have a problem in all gears! Sorry I can't be of more help.

Sep 12th, 2006, 12:40	#6
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Clutch drag?? I have a similar symptom on first and reverse, but perhaps not quite so bad, and there is a note in the paperwork with the car (16V GLT 745) from a volvo garage saying "new clutch needed", but there is no slip and it tows fine. I have been told bleeding the clutch can help but I have not tried it yet. I also have an occasional graunch on third (M46 box with O/D) and sometimes the O/D will not disengage so I was planning on changing the gearbox oil, seeing if I could get at the solder connections for the O/D, and if all else fails hunt for an M90 and flywheel to go with it and put a new clutch in at the same time.

Sep 12th, 2006, 13:08	#7
Mike J Driver Maintainer Last Online: Nov 14th, 2012 12:45 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Huntingdon	Shifting problem Had similar with my 940, tough to get 1st and reverse. New clutch cured problem. Fiction plate was very shiny, and down to rivets. There were no other indications of problems, even when towing.

Sep 12th, 2006, 17:55	#8
jeff.warner VOC Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2013 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 6mls West of Cardiff	Shifting problem Hi. Had a similar problem with my 745 a couple of years ago, changed all the bushes in the linkage but things were no better,bought a second hand gearbox from someone who was breaking a similar vehicle for £30.The people who do my servicing changed the 'boxes over one Saturday morning, charged me £60 to do that, and Bingo! problem solved. It was a different car. This was all about three years ago. Hope this helps T.T.F.N. Jeff W. __________________ Jeff W. 96 850 GLT 2.5ltr.20V Estate Auto. 94 960 3ltr. C.D. Estate Auto. 740 GLE Estate Man. 740 GL Estate Man. 240 GLE Estate Man.

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