Transmission expert advice please

Sierra Mountain · Apr 16th, 2018, 20:06

I have a 2001 C70 with 54k miles on it that I would like to give to my daughter for college, it has the dreaded slamming auto trans. in it. I have changed the mounts flushed the trans 3 times and still slamming. I did the servo upgrade and still slamming. My quest has brought me to this web site evelten.com/VOLVO_VALVE_BODY_FIX_p/vol-ja210-3000sn.htm Will this fix my transmission? The $700 price tag is a bit steep but I bought the car for $2000 so I have room to put a bit more into it before getting upside down in my investment. I would like to see my daughter driving this super safe car. Please give me the advice I need to make the decision, it will be greatly appreciated.

SteveSarre · Apr 17th, 2018, 09:17

Hi Sierra

I cant find the evelten.com site

Steve

John97Tdi · Apr 17th, 2018, 10:01

Hi, haven't got a clue about the issue but I think the website the OP was looking at was levelten.com

John

Sierra Mountain · Apr 17th, 2018, 15:59

Yep John is correct www.levelten.com

V70Zig · Apr 17th, 2018, 17:06

Had a look on their website and..... for $1298 you get them repair and fit it plus a transmission service......not sure if they guarantee it ? Loan car while they have it.........Not sure how far away you are from them, but for the extra dollars and if there was a guarantee included...that's the option I'd go for.....Good Luck.....

OMG just had a google.....Long way ......

luggsey · Apr 17th, 2018, 17:55

On the newer cars a transmission reset can be done in software. This can sometimes cure problems like your gearbox has.
Your car is older then mine so I'm not sure which box is fitted but a software reset if possible would be a reasonably cheap job before looking at a recon box.
Double check you used the correct spec oil.

Sierra Mountain · Apr 18th, 2018, 00:34

I am So upset I can't describe ! I did exhausting research on what type of fluid to put in this car, and found what I thought was the factory fluid, IDEMITSU type TLS. I sent a personal message to DanielM yesterday and he responded that I needed to use TYPE F or G in my car !!! I don't understand why there is so much mis-information on what the correct type of fluid to use in this car. Therefore before I do anything else I will be putting the correct fluid in and see what that dose, I know the right fluid can make a huge difference in the operation of a transmission. Thanks for you input, I really appreciate it.

Sierra Mountain · May 14th, 2018, 18:21

So The war goes on! I went down and purchased the correct fluid according to DanielM and did a flush, it got worse if anything. I decided the next course of action should be swapping out the solenoids so I purchased a set from Rostra. I got to the point where I needed to pull the valve body cover and stripped out a torques head bolt. Now I am looking at pulling the transmission or the front end of the car just so that I can drill out/ easy out the bolt. I may lose a battle or two but I will win this war

Apr 16th, 2018, 20:06	#1
Sierra Mountain New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2020 04:58 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sonora	Transmission expert advice please I have a 2001 C70 with 54k miles on it that I would like to give to my daughter for college, it has the dreaded slamming auto trans. in it. I have changed the mounts flushed the trans 3 times and still slamming. I did the servo upgrade and still slamming. My quest has brought me to this web site evelten.com/VOLVO_VALVE_BODY_FIX_p/vol-ja210-3000sn.htm Will this fix my transmission? The $700 price tag is a bit steep but I bought the car for $2000 so I have room to put a bit more into it before getting upside down in my investment. I would like to see my daughter driving this super safe car. Please give me the advice I need to make the decision, it will be greatly appreciated.

Apr 17th, 2018, 09:17	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Sierra I cant find the evelten.com site Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Apr 17th, 2018, 15:59	#4
Sierra Mountain New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2020 04:58 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sonora	Levelten Yep John is correct www.levelten.com

Apr 17th, 2018, 17:06	#5
V70Zig Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 16:20 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loughborough	Had a look on their website and..... for $1298 you get them repair and fit it plus a transmission service......not sure if they guarantee it ? Loan car while they have it.........Not sure how far away you are from them, but for the extra dollars and if there was a guarantee included...that's the option I'd go for.....Good Luck..... OMG just had a google.....Long way ...... __________________ 2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......190k Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP. Last edited by V70Zig; Apr 17th, 2018 at 17:14.

Apr 17th, 2018, 17:55	#6
luggsey The truth is out there... Last Online: Aug 10th, 2021 08:43 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Barnstaple	On the newer cars a transmission reset can be done in software. This can sometimes cure problems like your gearbox has. Your car is older then mine so I'm not sure which box is fitted but a software reset if possible would be a reasonably cheap job before looking at a recon box. Double check you used the correct spec oil. __________________ It's a dogs life! XC70 D5 2006 244K Still chugging! CRV 2.2 2006 216K Reactivated.

Apr 17th, 2018, 10:01	#3
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:35 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	Hi, haven't got a clue about the issue but I think the website the OP was looking at was levelten.com John

Apr 18th, 2018, 00:34	#7
Sierra Mountain New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2020 04:58 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sonora	I am So upset I can't describe ! I did exhausting research on what type of fluid to put in this car, and found what I thought was the factory fluid, IDEMITSU type TLS. I sent a personal message to DanielM yesterday and he responded that I needed to use TYPE F or G in my car !!! I don't understand why there is so much mis-information on what the correct type of fluid to use in this car. Therefore before I do anything else I will be putting the correct fluid in and see what that dose, I know the right fluid can make a huge difference in the operation of a transmission. Thanks for you input, I really appreciate it.

May 14th, 2018, 18:21	#8
Sierra Mountain New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2020 04:58 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sonora	So The war goes on! I went down and purchased the correct fluid according to DanielM and did a flush, it got worse if anything. I decided the next course of action should be swapping out the solenoids so I purchased a set from Rostra. I got to the point where I needed to pull the valve body cover and stripped out a torques head bolt. Now I am looking at pulling the transmission or the front end of the car just so that I can drill out/ easy out the bolt. I may lose a battle or two but I will win this war

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