V70 G/box: 2WD: - Gearbox clunk from 2-1 when slowing down?

dave_s13 · Mar 18th, 2012, 19:26

Hi folks.

Car is a V70 2002 D5 Auto with 126k miles.

Symptom is as follows:-

When coming to a stop/slowing for a junction the gearbox seems to really give you a jolt when changing from 2nd into 1st. It only does it when fully warmed up, fine when cold. Also if I'm slowing to a stop and change from D to 4 in anticipation of a junction/roundabout etc it doesn't clunk at all?

I've recently flushed the gearbox with 10 litres of the correct fluid. Top engine mount was replaced 18months ago and the lower torque arm was replaced yesterday (the smaller bush on this was totally shot). I thought that might help but nothing. Had my car on Mikes (on here) computer the other day and my vac engine mounts are all fine apparently.

Otherwise the car runs fine, changes up are not exactly imperceptible but not bad by any means in terms of smoothness.

So, I think I can rule out a "loose" mount as the culprit (unless I've missed one) and the fluid is new. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Leeds Lad · Mar 19th, 2012, 09:30

This is odd as mine has started doing this, I thought it was coming from the o/s/f wheel, but taking it off and prying and bending stuff to no avail. Suspect gearbox mounting but not got time to check at the moment, so if you get any further I will be really interested.

Leeds Lad · Mar 19th, 2012, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Leeds Lad

This is odd as mine has started doing this, I thought it was coming from the o/s/f wheel, but taking it off and prying and bending stuff to no avail. Suspect gearbox mounting but not got time to check at the moment, so if you get any further I will be really interested.

Should have mentioned my car is a 57 plate V70 2.4d Geartronic with 76 thou on the clock.

dave_s13 · Mar 19th, 2012, 10:42

Looks like it's just us then!

Just rang volvo leeds and they want £83 + vat just to hook it up to the computer. I was thinking that having the gearbox software updated might help smooth things out but not happy paying volvo £100 just to be told I need a new gearbox.

I'm getting a bit ****ed off with this car now. Might get rid after the upcoming mot and go back to a manual petrol something or other.

Leeds Lad · Mar 19th, 2012, 16:22

This is not a computer thing, this is definately bush thats failed, it just needs working out which one and replacing it. If I get time I'll take the car into Chapmans at York, (won't use Harratts....cowboys) and I'll report back.

Coventry · Mar 19th, 2012, 18:41

Don't wish to put a downer on this situation but ours had the exact same symptoms (only it turned out to be between 3rd and 2nd) and needed the gearbox reconditioned. It was in a 2002 S60 D5 auto, with the same AW 'box.

I noticed that the top and bottom mounts were shot, no doubt caused by the constant thumping of the gearbox when decelerating for each junction in town traffic.

The car had a warranty and we claimed on that, so the cost to us wasn't horrific.

dave_s13 · Mar 19th, 2012, 20:08

Well I dread to think what a new or recon gbox would cost, anyone have any recent experience with this?

Typically, when out today it didn't do it at all. It's weird, sometimes it's really noticeable, sometimes not. I'm not really prepared to spend any more money on the car now so will just live with it. It doesn't seem to have got any worse over the last few thousand miles so hopefully it will carry on regardless.

Leeds Lad · Mar 20th, 2012, 20:54

Can't see it being a duff gearbox, definately a mounting just need pointing in the right direction from someone on here.
Had a gearbox replaced on my last V70 after Harratts buggered it and denied it, but picked one up for £500 and another £500 to fit it, so not so bad, but will have to make time to get it sorted.

Leeds Lad · Mar 21st, 2012, 19:43

Driving around today noticed the metallic click when the gearbox was going down through the gears (geartronic) not just 2-1, but down through from 4th, any clues anyone, would appreciate some pointers on this, I just hope this isn't an expensive one, as we move house next week and the house we are moving into hasn't been touched in thirty plus years, so any available pennies need to go on the house NOT the bloody car!

steve v70 t5 · Mar 21st, 2012, 20:45

i had a 2002 52 v70 2.4 geartronic doing the same thing was told by two gearbox specialists needed recon box £1700

Mar 18th, 2012, 19:26	#1
dave_s13 Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2013 13:02 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: leeds	Gearbox clunk from 2-1 when slowing down? Hi folks. Car is a V70 2002 D5 Auto with 126k miles. Symptom is as follows:- When coming to a stop/slowing for a junction the gearbox seems to really give you a jolt when changing from 2nd into 1st. It only does it when fully warmed up, fine when cold. Also if I'm slowing to a stop and change from D to 4 in anticipation of a junction/roundabout etc it doesn't clunk at all? I've recently flushed the gearbox with 10 litres of the correct fluid. Top engine mount was replaced 18months ago and the lower torque arm was replaced yesterday (the smaller bush on this was totally shot). I thought that might help but nothing. Had my car on Mikes (on here) computer the other day and my vac engine mounts are all fine apparently. Otherwise the car runs fine, changes up are not exactly imperceptible but not bad by any means in terms of smoothness. So, I think I can rule out a "loose" mount as the culprit (unless I've missed one) and the fluid is new. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Mar 19th, 2012, 09:30	#2
Leeds Lad Leeds Lad Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 19:57 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leeds	This is odd as mine has started doing this, I thought it was coming from the o/s/f wheel, but taking it off and prying and bending stuff to no avail. Suspect gearbox mounting but not got time to check at the moment, so if you get any further I will be really interested.

Mar 19th, 2012, 10:42	#4
dave_s13 Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2013 13:02 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: leeds	Looks like it's just us then! Just rang volvo leeds and they want £83 + vat just to hook it up to the computer. I was thinking that having the gearbox software updated might help smooth things out but not happy paying volvo £100 just to be told I need a new gearbox. I'm getting a bit ****ed off with this car now. Might get rid after the upcoming mot and go back to a manual petrol something or other.

Mar 19th, 2012, 16:22	#5
Leeds Lad Leeds Lad Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 19:57 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leeds	This is not a computer thing, this is definately bush thats failed, it just needs working out which one and replacing it. If I get time I'll take the car into Chapmans at York, (won't use Harratts....cowboys) and I'll report back.

Mar 19th, 2012, 18:41	#6
Coventry Master Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 21:57 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Wales	Don't wish to put a downer on this situation but ours had the exact same symptoms (only it turned out to be between 3rd and 2nd) and needed the gearbox reconditioned. It was in a 2002 S60 D5 auto, with the same AW 'box. I noticed that the top and bottom mounts were shot, no doubt caused by the constant thumping of the gearbox when decelerating for each junction in town traffic. The car had a warranty and we claimed on that, so the cost to us wasn't horrific.

Mar 19th, 2012, 20:08	#7
dave_s13 Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2013 13:02 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: leeds	Well I dread to think what a new or recon gbox would cost, anyone have any recent experience with this? Typically, when out today it didn't do it at all. It's weird, sometimes it's really noticeable, sometimes not. I'm not really prepared to spend any more money on the car now so will just live with it. It doesn't seem to have got any worse over the last few thousand miles so hopefully it will carry on regardless.

Mar 20th, 2012, 20:54	#8
Leeds Lad Leeds Lad Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 19:57 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leeds	Can't see it being a duff gearbox, definately a mounting just need pointing in the right direction from someone on here. Had a gearbox replaced on my last V70 after Harratts buggered it and denied it, but picked one up for £500 and another £500 to fit it, so not so bad, but will have to make time to get it sorted.

Mar 21st, 2012, 19:43	#9
Leeds Lad Leeds Lad Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 19:57 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leeds	Driving around today noticed the metallic click when the gearbox was going down through the gears (geartronic) not just 2-1, but down through from 4th, any clues anyone, would appreciate some pointers on this, I just hope this isn't an expensive one, as we move house next week and the house we are moving into hasn't been touched in thirty plus years, so any available pennies need to go on the house NOT the bloody car!

Mar 21st, 2012, 20:45	#10
steve v70 t5 Member Last Online: May 26th, 2017 12:03 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: stoke-on-trent	i had a 2002 52 v70 2.4 geartronic doing the same thing was told by two gearbox specialists needed recon box £1700

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