volvo s70 t5 problems

[steves70t5]

hi all im new to the forum . i have a volvo s70 t5 auto . ive had the car for 2 years ( love it ) . problem just started when putting into reverse or drive . but reverse is worse . engine mounts have been done all new wishbone arms n drop links done. on full lock turning right getting a catching noise / scraping noise . any info would be helpfull thanks

[Das boot]

Check the tyres aren’t catching on the front arch liners on full lock , should be pretty obvious scuff marks on the inside behind the wheels.
Check your steering stops haven’t fallen out

If you have changed wishbones did the new ones have steering stops on them , they quite often don’t have .

[steves70t5]

cheers for reply i missed out on the first thread i posted im getting a clunk when putting in drive or reverse . and wheels not catching on full lock could it be the drive shafts .once driving it changes gears smooth thanks

[Aubergine S70]

I’ve had the same problem. I’ve got a 10v auto but recently put some S70 T5 alloys on and when on full lock my tyres catch the wheel arch liners. I got told to put some 3mm spacers on, but I don’t know if it will cure your problem as it should already have T5 alloys as standard.

[Aubergine S70]

Just seen your thread, it could be your diff and gearbox low on oil? I predict this as my project car (Opel Monza GSE) has the same symptoms. I topped up the auto gearbox oil and is now smooth when putting the car in drive and reverse.

[steves70t5]

i will try gear box oil change first to see if that cures it . thanks for your replies i will let u no how it goes .cheers

[doingitsideways]

I'd go with the lower torque mount on the gearbox.

As for checking the gearbox oil, there is a specific routine which must be followed to guage an accurate level.
You may know, but many don't.

1. Get it up to temperature. A good half hour's swift drive should do the trick.
2. Park on level ground and leave the engine running throughout.
3. Cycle the lever from park, through all positions, stopping a few seconds in each before finishing in park.
4. Pull the dipstick, wipe and reinsert.
5. Pull again, level should be up toward the "Hot" mark. It should also be a nice cherry red, not brown or smell burnt

[Aubergine S70]

A few flushes should be fine, over the weeks I've done mine as it used to slam into gear with a jolt and after 7-10 flushes it's fine and should be done every 80-90000 miles I think.
Just a question is your gearbox a 5 or 4 speed auto.
Thanks

[DunkinBiskits]

lower torque mount will be shot as Sideways has already pointed out. Gets an awful lot of stick for such a small bushing

[steves70t5]

hi all . change gearbox mount rollbar is fine change top engine mount will get round to changing gear oil .when accellerating hard the car is aĺl over the road tracking been done .thats what makes me think its the driveshaft .working nights at mo so its finding time to do checks thanks for all feedback . cheers