G/box: 850 Auto: - second hand box what to look for

cgtonka · May 18th, 2010, 15:17

having dammaged the auto box i am looking at getting a secondhand auto box for my 850 t5. is there anything i should look out for, wear or areas i can visually inspect before purchacing etc. also does anyone on here have one they are selling. many thanks

Jod T5 · May 18th, 2010, 17:23

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Originally Posted by cgtonka

having dammaged the auto box i am looking at getting a secondhand auto box for my 850 t5. is there anything i should look out for, wear or areas i can visually inspect before purchacing etc. also does anyone on here have one they are selling. many thanks

I would expect buying another Auto box would be a lottery....
Depending on the year of your car i would consider a M59 manual box with a drivers side shaft and if you have a earlier model a M56H would be a good call...although the M56L is often touted, tho i expect a T5 would use up its ratio benefits pretty quickly.....

Jod

cgtonka · May 18th, 2010, 18:48

i would love to convert it to manual but i dont have the time at the moment. i really only have one day to work on the car this sunday. i think i can swap the box, if i get the right one, in a day. is there anything i should watch out for when doing the swap?

Jod T5 · May 18th, 2010, 18:56

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Originally Posted by cgtonka

i would love to convert it to manual but i dont have the time at the moment. i really only have one day to work on the car this sunday. i think i can swap the box, if i get the right one, in a day. is there anything i should watch out for when doing the swap?

Its very hard to look into a second hand box, tbh.....
Maybe smell the oil, to ensure it does not smell burned, the colour should be cherry...
Replace the Engine Rear main seal too....

Read this to re-consider the change....http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=71880
Jod

Chris_Rogers · May 18th, 2010, 21:29

Also look for a part number match, all gearboxes are not equal.

silverback02 · May 20th, 2010, 02:07

Here's a guy who sells Volvo bits on ebay.
He is based in Southport Lancs and seams a decent guy, He breaks all kinds of Volvo's and has a selection of boxes.
joe...

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/shorecars/m.h...&_trksid=p3686

PS, his name is Micheal, I bought an S80 towbar from him, He brought it to me.

MaestroT5 · May 21st, 2010, 00:38

Hi There, I have an AW50 42 LE gearbox for sale on ebay currently if it's any use to you? It worked very well in the car before it was broken for spares (I had the T5 motor for my project!) it's out of a 1995 850 T5 wagon which had 114k on the clock.

£80 for the 'box and £25 to courier it within the UK mainland if you may be interested. Hope you don't mind the shameless parts touting! I'll supply the link if required.

All the best,
Chris.

cgtonka · May 21st, 2010, 09:29

hi i cannot pm until i have hit 30 posts so hopefully you wil see this but i am interested in the box. i need the 50-42LE but i need the one with 1208560 as the part number. if yours has it i will come and collect it later today or tomorrow morning. my phone number is 07816 187 653 can you pm me your number and i will give you a call. many thanks

May 18th, 2010, 15:17	#1
cgtonka New Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2010 13:20 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wales	second hand box what to look for having dammaged the auto box i am looking at getting a secondhand auto box for my 850 t5. is there anything i should look out for, wear or areas i can visually inspect before purchacing etc. also does anyone on here have one they are selling. many thanks

May 20th, 2010, 02:07	#6
silverback02 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2020 20:52 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangor	Here's a guy who sells Volvo bits on ebay. He is based in Southport Lancs and seams a decent guy, He breaks all kinds of Volvo's and has a selection of boxes. joe... http://shop.ebay.co.uk/shorecars/m.h...&_trksid=p3686 PS, his name is Micheal, I bought an S80 towbar from him, He brought it to me. __________________ 1999 S80 2.4 Auto fully loaded winterpack. 2001 S80 2.9 SE Auto fully loaded winterpack. 2004 C70 2.4 T GT Auto Convertable, fully loaded winterpack Black Metalic (Sapphire). grey Leather, RTI CD. SC901 Prem sound sys. Strut Brace

May 18th, 2010, 18:48	#3
cgtonka New Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2010 13:20 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wales	i would love to convert it to manual but i dont have the time at the moment. i really only have one day to work on the car this sunday. i think i can swap the box, if i get the right one, in a day. is there anything i should watch out for when doing the swap?

May 18th, 2010, 21:29	#5
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Also look for a part number match, all gearboxes are not equal.

May 21st, 2010, 00:38	#7
MaestroT5 New Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2011 01:38 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent	Hi There, I have an AW50 42 LE gearbox for sale on ebay currently if it's any use to you? It worked very well in the car before it was broken for spares (I had the T5 motor for my project!) it's out of a 1995 850 T5 wagon which had 114k on the clock. £80 for the 'box and £25 to courier it within the UK mainland if you may be interested. Hope you don't mind the shameless parts touting! I'll supply the link if required. All the best, Chris.

May 21st, 2010, 09:29	#8
cgtonka New Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2010 13:20 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wales	hi i cannot pm until i have hit 30 posts so hopefully you wil see this but i am interested in the box. i need the 50-42LE but i need the one with 1208560 as the part number. if yours has it i will come and collect it later today or tomorrow morning. my phone number is 07816 187 653 can you pm me your number and i will give you a call. many thanks

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