G/box: 140 Auto: - 1968 auto box reverse not working

julian67 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 09:46

Hi

Spotted a nice '68 auto Volvo 145 in South Africa for sale but the owner says the auto reverse belt needs to be replaced as there is no reverse!

Just wondered what the repair process is?

Where can I source a reverse belt here in the UK?

If it's not too complicated to repair, I may just buy the belt here before I leave.

Many thanks

Triple-S · Nov 22nd, 2018, 11:04

....or change the entire 'box, as they are not uncommon (I have a couple). If you can't undertake that yourself, labour rates might be lower in the car's homeland though. As Volvo's were locally assembled in their day, maybe one can be sourced out there.

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harvey · Nov 22nd, 2018, 13:43

You need to find out whether it has just lost REVERSE, or it has lost TOP and REVERSE. If it's lost REVERSE only then the rear servo seal is prone to failure, the servos can work loose, and they can crack, all of which can cause the problem, and all can be cured without removing the box (barring other damage as a result). If the rear band needs replacing it's a gearbox out job, and if it's lost TOP as well it's a rear clutch fault, and generally that's a box out job to fix as well.

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julian67 New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 13:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cheltenham	1968 auto box reverse not working Hi Spotted a nice '68 auto Volvo 145 in South Africa for sale but the owner says the auto reverse belt needs to be replaced as there is no reverse! Just wondered what the repair process is? Where can I source a reverse belt here in the UK? If it's not too complicated to repair, I may just buy the belt here before I leave. Many thanks

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Nov 22nd, 2018, 11:04	#2
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	....or change the entire 'box, as they are not uncommon (I have a couple). If you can't undertake that yourself, labour rates might be lower in the car's homeland though. As Volvo's were locally assembled in their day, maybe one can be sourced out there. P

Nov 22nd, 2018, 13:43	#3
harvey Junior Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2023 14:25 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Essex	You need to find out whether it has just lost REVERSE, or it has lost TOP and REVERSE. If it's lost REVERSE only then the rear servo seal is prone to failure, the servos can work loose, and they can crack, all of which can cause the problem, and all can be cured without removing the box (barring other damage as a result). If the rear band needs replacing it's a gearbox out job, and if it's lost TOP as well it's a rear clutch fault, and generally that's a box out job to fix as well.

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