V70 awd

biggbn · Feb 1st, 2020, 19:34

If the awd system is disconnected or inoperative on a '98 Volvo v70 awd, does this cause any ongoing problems or will it run fine in fwd?

VerdeV70 · Feb 1st, 2020, 19:53

I believe not. Some parts of the world, like where I am do this change often as the AWD isn't generally needed (why buy AWD in the first place if you ask me). Whilst I don't have an AWD (standard FWD for me) I have a friend who does have an AWD with this "mod" and he hasn't had any issues with it at all. His does have the ability to be reconnected at any time though.
Hope that helps

biggbn · Feb 1st, 2020, 20:07

Thanks, am looking at an old estate car and I just want to know what am getting into if it already is innoperative or becomes that way

amazondean · Feb 2nd, 2020, 07:55

Although I now have two early cross country's, I wouldn't bother if you aren't interested in the four wheel drive. They are far more complicated than the standard cars , especially at the back with the independent suspension set up. The exhaust is also more complicated and expensive to replace.

I think they should be left to the people who really want four wheel drive as it will eventually break your bank or your heart. I just love the look of the cross country though!!

VerdeV70 · Feb 4th, 2020, 15:24

I would have to agree. My standard V70 is ace! Always look forward to driving it.

There are also many other parts which are specific to the cross country and not the standard ones making them very difficult to source for as well.

Like the good gentleman says unless you really need the 4x4 don't bother and go for a standard one.

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biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	V70 awd If the awd system is disconnected or inoperative on a '98 Volvo v70 awd, does this cause any ongoing problems or will it run fine in fwd?

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amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Although I now have two early cross country's, I wouldn't bother if you aren't interested in the four wheel drive. They are far more complicated than the standard cars , especially at the back with the independent suspension set up. The exhaust is also more complicated and expensive to replace. I think they should be left to the people who really want four wheel drive as it will eventually break your bank or your heart. I just love the look of the cross country though!! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

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Feb 1st, 2020, 19:53	#2
VerdeV70 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 09:59 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The North	I believe not. Some parts of the world, like where I am do this change often as the AWD isn't generally needed (why buy AWD in the first place if you ask me). Whilst I don't have an AWD (standard FWD for me) I have a friend who does have an AWD with this "mod" and he hasn't had any issues with it at all. His does have the ability to be reconnected at any time though. Hope that helps

Feb 1st, 2020, 20:07	#3
biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	Thanks, am looking at an old estate car and I just want to know what am getting into if it already is innoperative or becomes that way

Feb 4th, 2020, 15:24	#5
VerdeV70 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 09:59 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The North	I would have to agree. My standard V70 is ace! Always look forward to driving it. There are also many other parts which are specific to the cross country and not the standard ones making them very difficult to source for as well. Like the good gentleman says unless you really need the 4x4 don't bother and go for a standard one.

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