V70 Drive Problem - Page 2

Model flyer · Aug 8th, 2016, 10:45

Have a look at the gear lever joint at the base. This is made of a light weight plastic (Ford effect) that appears to be self lubing until the surface wears off. It then wears an grinds into a white powder making the gear change vague. It might have caused your dad's problem as this wear can prevent the gear selectors from being pushed fully home. Not too difficult to replace and definitely cheaper than having gearbox out. Just lift out the gear lever gaiter base plate and all will be revealed. Play in the gear lever is a sign of this wear. I caught mine early and squeazed some silicone grease in the joint and all seems fine for now.

bobsy852 · Aug 11th, 2016, 22:45

How heavy is the caravan?
Is it within the maximum trailer weight? (should be written in the manual)

Aug 8th, 2016, 10:45	#11
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Have a look at the gear lever joint at the base. This is made of a light weight plastic (Ford effect) that appears to be self lubing until the surface wears off. It then wears an grinds into a white powder making the gear change vague. It might have caused your dad's problem as this wear can prevent the gear selectors from being pushed fully home. Not too difficult to replace and definitely cheaper than having gearbox out. Just lift out the gear lever gaiter base plate and all will be revealed. Play in the gear lever is a sign of this wear. I caught mine early and squeazed some silicone grease in the joint and all seems fine for now. __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Aug 11th, 2016, 22:45	#12
bobsy852 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 08:44 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire	How heavy is the caravan? Is it within the maximum trailer weight? (should be written in the manual) __________________ 2008 (57 plate) Volvo V70 D5 with Poletsar remap (205) 1996 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe 2019 VW MK7 e-Golf (full electric) (partners car)

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