83 244 Transmission ?
I just picked up this Volvo with 305,286 miles, It dumps trans fluid like a kid at his first frat party. Drives forward fine, but reverse is a no go. I tried pulling the car backwards in reverse and in neutral but the tires lock up...?? I just did a recent motor and trans swap on an 87 245 that had a bad crank seal. Will this trans fit my 83?
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does your 83 have an AW70 tranny? then your 87 slushbox should drop in pretty much as-is.
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I believe they are the same? How can I tell prior to removal? The trans pan and shift linkage all look the same.
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the transmission should have a model plate on the left side, near the bottom, under a bunch of grime and muck. I used brake-kleen to get the undercoating off so I could read it. AW70 and AW71 transmissions are all pretty much the same (the AW71 is a heavier duty version used on the turbo cars)
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Here is what the plate looks like.
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Excellent info, I guess I will be under the 244 later checking it out. Thanks all.
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looks like there's 4 possible transmissions in an 83.... AW55, BW55 are 3-speed without overdrive, while AW70/AW71 are overdrive.
there's a TON of different volvo part numbers for these, I had them all typed in, then closed the window before I saved it <DOY!> if you don't see a AW kinda number but do see a 7 digit PN 1208220, post that and I'll try and match it up. |
Ok I cleaned them both snd the model is 03-70 on both and there is a 1208 on both tags as well.... Paydirt?
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I believe 03-70 is the AW70 transmission. there was probably another 3-digit number after the 1208, but that hardly matters... sounds like it should be a straight forward bolt-up job. last thing to do is closely inspect the output flange where the drive shaft is bolted up, but even if those are different, likely you can move the one to the other.
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what's leaking on the tranny? why not just replace the seal or gasket?
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Originally Posted by guest01
(Post 285757)
what's leaking on the tranny? why not just replace the seal or gasket?
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Originally Posted by pierce
(Post 285746)
I believe 03-70 is the AW70 transmission. there was probably another 3-digit number after the 1208, but that hardly matters... sounds like it should be a straight forward bolt-up job. last thing to do is closely inspect the output flange where the drive shaft is bolted up, but even if those are different, likely you can move the one to the other.
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looks like part numbers#1208485 and part #1208320
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Originally Posted by 83 244 GL
(Post 285615)
I just picked up this Volvo with 305,286 miles, It dumps trans fluid like a kid at his first frat party. Drives forward fine, but reverse is a no go. I tried pulling the car backwards in reverse and in neutral but the tires lock up...?? I just did a recent motor and trans swap on an 87 245 that had a bad crank seal. Will this trans fit my 83?
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1208320...
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z...5%252520AM.jpg 1208485... https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9...9%252520AM.jpg for whatever thats worth. |
I would start by replacing the ATF.
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Originally Posted by pierce
(Post 285813)
1208320...
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z...5%252520AM.jpg 1208485... https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9...9%252520AM.jpg for whatever thats worth. |
Originally Posted by bubba240
(Post 285818)
I would start by replacing the ATF.
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I've never swapped a tranny myself, so I couldn't say. this sort of job, I take to my mechanic who has lifts and all the right stuff.
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Originally Posted by pierce
(Post 285830)
I've never swapped a tranny myself, so I couldn't say. this sort of job, I take to my mechanic who has lifts and all the right stuff.
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hmmm. you said thats an 83, I think before I invest any time on it I'd verify that the engine wiring harness is in decent condition.... there was a bunch of years in the early-to-mid 80s where the insulation was crap, and deteriorates with age... you'd pull back the wrapper on a wire bundle and discover all the insulation is just flaking off.
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Originally Posted by pierce
(Post 285837)
hmmm. you said thats an 83, I think before I invest any time on it I'd verify that the engine wiring harness is in decent condition.... there was a bunch of years in the early-to-mid 80s where the insulation was crap, and deteriorates with age... you'd pull back the wrapper on a wire bundle and discover all the insulation is just flaking off.
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You might get lucky after getting the fluid to the correct level but you would still have to deal with the leak.
According to the Bentley manual the flexplate (driveplate) and the torque converter are connected with 4 bolts. During separation, the torque converter stays with the transmission and the flexplate stays with the engine (crank). Besides the bellhousing bolts there is a reenforcement plate connecting them together. |
Thank you bubba240
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Originally Posted by bubba240
(Post 285840)
You might get lucky after getting the fluid to the correct level but you would still have to deal with the leak.
According to the Bentley manual the flexplate (driveplate) and the torque converter are connected with 4 bolts. During separation, the torque converter stays with the transmission and the flexplate stays with the engine (crank). Besides the bellhousing bolts there is a reenforcement plate connecting them together. |
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If I can not get it to work right, dog has mentioned that he will pull it around for me. |
Companion Flange?
Originally Posted by pierce
(Post 285837)
hmmm. you said thats an 83, I think before I invest any time on it I'd verify that the engine wiring harness is in decent condition.... there was a bunch of years in the early-to-mid 80s where the insulation was crap, and deteriorates with age... you'd pull back the wrapper on a wire bundle and discover all the insulation is just flaking off.
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