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Dog_Book · Apr 10th, 2011, 20:40

Many people have tried to cure it and failed, hell 3 years aog i tried by putting spaces well washers behind the mechanisim... it didnt work you need a new arm to cure it.

GMad · Apr 10th, 2011, 21:00

I've seen this car before (done a bit of work around Leamington Spa), It's the number plate that I recognise!
For what it's worth and if memory serves me well, it looked clean/straight enough and didn't leave a cloud of smoke

Combat Squirrel · May 25th, 2011, 09:33

Hi, any idea how the reverse issue can be resolved? I don't think it is an issue with the box itself but I have to literally slam the stick to the left with both hands to get it to select reverse?

Jabe · May 25th, 2011, 10:47

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Originally Posted by Combat Squirrel

Hi, any idea how the reverse issue can be resolved? I don't think it is an issue with the box itself but I have to literally slam the stick to the left with both hands to get it to select reverse?

Hehe! I see you're new to Volvo's?

You're problem is with the gear linkage. The most common problem with the S/V40. The replacement part costs around £7 for the front bushes, plus postage. Fitting shouldn't cost no more then a £15 as it's an easy job.

Call 01792790066 which is the number for FRF Motors. Quote "C3" for super-saving discounts and they should have the part out to you within a couple of days. Pop around to your local mechanic and ask him to replace it for you. (hour job tops.)

Hope this helps.

migrator · May 25th, 2011, 12:59

"Drivers wiper arm appears to be the wrong one - it catches on the bonnet when I open it up!"

Make sure that the wiper arm post is not split/broken under the bodywork. It is only a nylon type fitting. If it is broken/split then the wiper arm post will not be in the correct 'upright' position and the arm will contact the bonnet. Been there.

Volvon · May 25th, 2011, 13:29

The wiper arms warp over time and start catching the bonnet due to the miniscule clearance between them. Either take it off and jump on it or buy a new one

Combat Squirrel · May 25th, 2011, 19:37

Thanks for the great advice!

is the gear linkage job easy to do at home? I don't mind getting my hands dirty and like to learn how to do things like that.

Baffler · May 26th, 2011, 00:50

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is the gear linkage job easy to do at home?

It's all here - http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=80433

twinturbo · May 26th, 2011, 07:05

My arm catches, but the spindle seems to be loose on the carrier.

TT

twinturbo · May 26th, 2011, 07:07

My V40 has cost me about £400

2000 W 1.8S

TT

Apr 10th, 2011, 20:40	#21
Dog_Book Idiot Last Online: Apr 21st, 2019 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby	Many people have tried to cure it and failed, hell 3 years aog i tried by putting spaces well washers behind the mechanisim... it didnt work you need a new arm to cure it. __________________ Vectra VXR estate convert Experience = V40 1998 2.0 CD lots of mods Busy pestering the poor sods here now

Apr 10th, 2011, 21:00	#22
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	I've seen this car before (done a bit of work around Leamington Spa), It's the number plate that I recognise! For what it's worth and if memory serves me well, it looked clean/straight enough and didn't leave a cloud of smoke __________________ SHOULD ANYONE BE OFFENDED BY ANY OF MY POSTS THEN IT SERVES THEM RIGHT FOR STICKING THIER HEAD ABOVE THE BARBED WIRE FENCE THAT IS LIFE !

May 25th, 2011, 12:59	#25
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Yesterday 21:30 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	"Drivers wiper arm appears to be the wrong one - it catches on the bonnet when I open it up!" Make sure that the wiper arm post is not split/broken under the bodywork. It is only a nylon type fitting. If it is broken/split then the wiper arm post will not be in the correct 'upright' position and the arm will contact the bonnet. Been there. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

May 25th, 2011, 13:29	#26
Volvon Master Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2020 06:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Land of Ice & Snow	The wiper arms warp over time and start catching the bonnet due to the miniscule clearance between them. Either take it off and jump on it or buy a new one __________________ 1999 V40 1.9D (D4192T2 engine) Current mileage: 211,000 miles Average MPG: 54.4

May 26th, 2011, 07:05	#29
twinturbo Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2017 18:51 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlisle	My arm catches, but the spindle seems to be loose on the carrier. TT __________________ To Insanity and Beyond

May 25th, 2011, 09:33	#23
Combat Squirrel Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2019 13:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Notts	Hi, any idea how the reverse issue can be resolved? I don't think it is an issue with the box itself but I have to literally slam the stick to the left with both hands to get it to select reverse?

May 25th, 2011, 19:37	#27
Combat Squirrel Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2019 13:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Notts	Thanks for the great advice! is the gear linkage job easy to do at home? I don't mind getting my hands dirty and like to learn how to do things like that.

May 26th, 2011, 07:07	#30
twinturbo Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2017 18:51 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlisle	My V40 has cost me about £400 2000 W 1.8S TT __________________ To Insanity and Beyond

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