2000 C70 Self-Adjusting Transmission & Window Reg.Asmbly
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2000 C70 Self-Adjusting Transmission & Window Reg.Asmbly
I just bought a C70 convertible with 96,000 miles. Everything known to mankind has been replaced on the car, so I'm guessing it will hold up for a while (I've read horrible reviews about this model year). I have one preventative maintenance question, and one repair question.
The repair question involves the driver's side window motor regulator assembly. It is broken, and I was aware of this at the time of purchase. One of the clips had broken off on the assembly. I would prefer not to buy a new OEM replacement assembly, but am hesitant to order a "quality inspected" used part from qualityautoparts.com. The reviews are either 5 stars, or 1 star, which is pretty unsettling given the price of the assembly from them ($425.00). A new one is $715.00, and labor would be $250. I was hoping to keep the repair to a maximum of $700.00. My question is, is there is a cheaper, easier fix that would avoid ordering another assembly? I would definitely go that route with my local mechanic if possible.
The preventative maintenance question involves the self-adjusting automatic transmission. I spoke with my mechanic about this (he actually brought it up) and I was told that this model has a lousy transmission with a low long-term success rate percentage. He said the transmission fluid gets too hot. He also said that the fluid is never to be replaced, and Volvo confirmed that. I thought it was odd, and potentially the reason for the overheating. It's shifting fine right now, but I am scared that there will be problems down the road, or down the block. Is there anything I can do to prolong the life of this wild card transmission? I barely ever get on it, so the transmission doesn't really have to learn aggressive or sport shifting.
The repair question involves the driver's side window motor regulator assembly. It is broken, and I was aware of this at the time of purchase. One of the clips had broken off on the assembly. I would prefer not to buy a new OEM replacement assembly, but am hesitant to order a "quality inspected" used part from qualityautoparts.com. The reviews are either 5 stars, or 1 star, which is pretty unsettling given the price of the assembly from them ($425.00). A new one is $715.00, and labor would be $250. I was hoping to keep the repair to a maximum of $700.00. My question is, is there is a cheaper, easier fix that would avoid ordering another assembly? I would definitely go that route with my local mechanic if possible.
The preventative maintenance question involves the self-adjusting automatic transmission. I spoke with my mechanic about this (he actually brought it up) and I was told that this model has a lousy transmission with a low long-term success rate percentage. He said the transmission fluid gets too hot. He also said that the fluid is never to be replaced, and Volvo confirmed that. I thought it was odd, and potentially the reason for the overheating. It's shifting fine right now, but I am scared that there will be problems down the road, or down the block. Is there anything I can do to prolong the life of this wild card transmission? I barely ever get on it, so the transmission doesn't really have to learn aggressive or sport shifting.
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10-28-2013, 06:41 AM
Replacing the window regulator bracket assembly is easy. Proper adjustment of 2 bottom screws is essential to get the right window seal. A dollar bill should drag on the window when it is closed if adjusted right. Patients required. 3 hr job. Did my drivers door. Good luck. Good price on regulator, I got mine off e-bay, about same cost.
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