V70: Gearbox - need advice on tyres and the transfer box

spidersinternet · Oct 30th, 2009, 17:37

hi . im new to the volvo v70 xc i have, its a 1999 in clean condition. 2 owners . i have just had it through mot and got it all ready for winter. i got 4 tyres but 2 did not come when mot was done, so i had to drive home with 2 new tyres on front. back are still legal but side walls cracked. i now have a funny smell like mybe burnt auto gear oil .comes and goes , but no leaks and car drives ok. could the tyres be a problem ?the front are 205 65 15 old rear tyres are 205 60 15 . i will have the other 2 tyres soon , but not sure if i might have allready done the damage.? i have seen a few threds on transfer box problems. some talk about tyres.

pacman67 · Oct 30th, 2009, 19:51

You are supposed to keep all your tyres within 2mm dia of each other and do regular rotations. (You did say yours is a 99 ie classic)

spidersinternet · Nov 1st, 2009, 16:41

the car is a 1999. i think my transfer box has gone. is it possible to remove the prop to the rear and drive as front wheel only? i will be looking for a transfer box when i get the bill cleared for the last load of work done. any one have an idea of how much and where i can get one. im in edinburgh, allready got 2 ex volvo mechanics i can get to fit it, so that will help for repair cost.

skye740 · Nov 17th, 2009, 22:01

Hi.

I see your looking for a price for a transfer box. Me too. But for a 2001plate
Anyhelp appriciated.

Oct 30th, 2009, 17:37	#1
spidersinternet spidersinternet Last Online: Feb 26th, 2010 14:02 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: edinburgh View Photos By: spidersinternet	need advice on tyres and the transfer box hi . im new to the volvo v70 xc i have, its a 1999 in clean condition. 2 owners . i have just had it through mot and got it all ready for winter. i got 4 tyres but 2 did not come when mot was done, so i had to drive home with 2 new tyres on front. back are still legal but side walls cracked. i now have a funny smell like mybe burnt auto gear oil .comes and goes , but no leaks and car drives ok. could the tyres be a problem ?the front are 205 65 15 old rear tyres are 205 60 15 . i will have the other 2 tyres soon , but not sure if i might have allready done the damage.? i have seen a few threds on transfer box problems. some talk about tyres. Last edited by spidersinternet; Oct 30th, 2009 at 18:14.

Oct 30th, 2009, 19:51	#2
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	You are supposed to keep all your tyres within 2mm dia of each other and do regular rotations. (You did say yours is a 99 ie classic) __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Nov 1st, 2009, 16:41	#3
spidersinternet spidersinternet Last Online: Feb 26th, 2010 14:02 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: edinburgh View Photos By: spidersinternet	think i need transfer box the car is a 1999. i think my transfer box has gone. is it possible to remove the prop to the rear and drive as front wheel only? i will be looking for a transfer box when i get the bill cleared for the last load of work done. any one have an idea of how much and where i can get one. im in edinburgh, allready got 2 ex volvo mechanics i can get to fit it, so that will help for repair cost. Last edited by spidersinternet; Nov 1st, 2009 at 16:45.

Nov 17th, 2009, 22:01	#4
skye740 VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2023 20:08 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Isle of Skye View Photos By: skye740	Hi. I see your looking for a price for a transfer box. Me too. But for a 2001plate Anyhelp appriciated. __________________ Current:- 05' V70 D5 SE 221220 miles 01' Landy Discovery 2 Td5 77000miles (my new love(shhhh) Previous:- 97' V70 SE TDI 244348 Miles: 89' 745 B230k LPG conv 307260m: 90' 745 B200f 164786m :89' 440 turbo 135432m VOC 23035

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