GUIDE : Changing the front gear linkage bushes - Page 3

Linko · Dec 6th, 2008, 13:20

Hello,

This a message of appreciation and thanks to the author of this guide. I have just changed the front and rear bushes using the two guides posted.

The problem with my 2000 S40 1.6 was that I could not engage 5th first time and it generally felt lose in selection. Now it's perfect.

I bought the bits for around £10 from here http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4391 as recommened by another forum user (got some extra bits not for my car, but only used what i needed).

Job done!

Thanks!

v40 1998 · Dec 31st, 2008, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realist

Thanks for the diagrams above but I think I may have a problem with my car over the last 2 days.

I have a 2002 S40 GDI and Im having difficulty in getting reverse. I found this bush kit http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4391 but it says not GDI.

If the above and this kit is not for a GDI engine Volvo, what can my problem be?

Regards.

the gdi and turbo models use a cable instead of a rod

Richie1743 · Jan 6th, 2009, 23:52

Thank you very much for the info...
Got the gear lever sorted in a little under 10 minutes..with the use of the pit from work and the spares from Sunderland Volvo dealership at a cost of £19.82p.

Now feels like the car I bought 10 years ago...
(it still is the same car I bought new back in 98, but now feels a hell of a lot better - the porridge stirring gear lever has been like that for 4 Years... just got use to it...)

raysv40 · Jan 18th, 2009, 11:07

Great guide good pictures easy to follow

Times change as well parts now cost £5.06 - but thats life

JoeBloggs · Jan 26th, 2009, 00:52

...for this post. This has obviously taken you some effort to produce and I am grateful that you took that time to do it.

I'm off to get a kit/parts from GSF in Exeter tomorrow...

ben.cordy · Jun 20th, 2009, 15:19

Just to say thanks! I have a haynes manuel but was still unsure about doing it myself, used your guide and had it done in moments! I agree that the front bushings have a much larger effect than the back ones!
Thanks again!

JSeaman · Jun 20th, 2009, 21:10

I haven't checked in here for a while, just wanted to say thanks for all the positive feedback and glad this has helped so many of you

Baffler · Jun 20th, 2009, 23:19

This crops up so often it should be a sticky

jmkent · Jun 24th, 2009, 17:24

Mine seems to be a little different... maybe you guys can help.
Its strange, first thing in the morning it doesn't always want to go into any gear without a little persuasion, bu then for the remainder of the day after a little driving it is ok. I've started parking with it in gear to see if it makes a difference, but still unsure. The gear knob isn't slack in anyway, just the odd time it doesn't want to go into gear. Any ideas?

cheesesliceking · Jun 25th, 2009, 13:02

I'd guess at gear oil need changing.

Jan 18th, 2009, 11:07	#24
raysv40 rayv40 Last Online: May 17th, 2011 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: billericay	Gear change bushes V40 Great guide good pictures easy to follow Times change as well parts now cost £5.06 - but thats life

Jan 26th, 2009, 00:52	#25
JoeBloggs New Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2009 22:43 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Torquay, Devon	Thank you very much... ...for this post. This has obviously taken you some effort to produce and I am grateful that you took that time to do it. I'm off to get a kit/parts from GSF in Exeter tomorrow...

Jun 20th, 2009, 21:10	#27
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Dec 6th, 2008, 13:20	#21
Linko New Member Last Online: Nov 26th, 2011 10:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Telford	Hello, This a message of appreciation and thanks to the author of this guide. I have just changed the front and rear bushes using the two guides posted. The problem with my 2000 S40 1.6 was that I could not engage 5th first time and it generally felt lose in selection. Now it's perfect. I bought the bits for around £10 from here http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4391 as recommened by another forum user (got some extra bits not for my car, but only used what i needed). Job done! Thanks!

Jan 6th, 2009, 23:52	#23
Richie1743 New Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2013 19:50 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham	Thank you very much for the info... Got the gear lever sorted in a little under 10 minutes..with the use of the pit from work and the spares from Sunderland Volvo dealership at a cost of £19.82p. Now feels like the car I bought 10 years ago... (it still is the same car I bought new back in 98, but now feels a hell of a lot better - the porridge stirring gear lever has been like that for 4 Years... just got use to it...)

Jun 20th, 2009, 15:19	#26
ben.cordy New Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2009 10:00 Join Date: May 2009 Location: leeds	Just to say thanks! I have a haynes manuel but was still unsure about doing it myself, used your guide and had it done in moments! I agree that the front bushings have a much larger effect than the back ones! Thanks again!

Jun 24th, 2009, 17:24	#29
jmkent Junior Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2010 17:03 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South West	Mine seems to be a little different... maybe you guys can help. Its strange, first thing in the morning it doesn't always want to go into any gear without a little persuasion, bu then for the remainder of the day after a little driving it is ok. I've started parking with it in gear to see if it makes a difference, but still unsure. The gear knob isn't slack in anyway, just the odd time it doesn't want to go into gear. Any ideas?

Jun 25th, 2009, 13:02	#30
cheesesliceking noobie Last Online: Nov 16th, 2011 14:30 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nagoya	I'd guess at gear oil need changing.

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