740 auto

pogo · Mar 25th, 2005, 16:37

Hi
during the week my 740 brokedown. The engine works but I now have no drive in any gear. After being towed to where I am stay I looked under the bonnet to find transmission oil all over the front on the engine. It looks to have come out of the oil cooler that is in the rad as the fan is covered and has spread it all over. The question is can I just change the rad and refill both the water and oil or is the gearbox gone as well.
Any advice would be welcome.
Andy

classicswede · Mar 25th, 2005, 20:52

you could be lucky. there is good chance - sort the leak , go to your local motor factors buy 5ltr ATF (cheaper than halfords). top up and give it a try. if not source a second hand box.
Dai

drivesavolvo · Mar 26th, 2005, 21:50

Hi, flush the gearbox with ATF twice before you try to drive it.
Only do about 3 or 4 miles then change it again. You may be lucky enough to save your gearbox. If this is unsuccesful and your gearbox is finished then i will prob have one for about £125.00 plus vat and delivery.

business contact. 01942 322880

regards. Keith

Mar 25th, 2005, 16:37	#1
pogo Junior Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2015 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Alness	740 auto Hi during the week my 740 brokedown. The engine works but I now have no drive in any gear. After being towed to where I am stay I looked under the bonnet to find transmission oil all over the front on the engine. It looks to have come out of the oil cooler that is in the rad as the fan is covered and has spread it all over. The question is can I just change the rad and refill both the water and oil or is the gearbox gone as well. Any advice would be welcome. Andy

Mar 25th, 2005, 20:52	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	RE: 740 auto you could be lucky. there is good chance - sort the leak , go to your local motor factors buy 5ltr ATF (cheaper than halfords). top up and give it a try. if not source a second hand box. Dai

Mar 26th, 2005, 21:50	#3
drivesavolvo Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2012 14:42 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wigan	RE: 740 auto Hi, flush the gearbox with ATF twice before you try to drive it. Only do about 3 or 4 miles then change it again. You may be lucky enough to save your gearbox. If this is unsuccesful and your gearbox is finished then i will prob have one for about £125.00 plus vat and delivery. business contact. 01942 322880 regards. Keith

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