GUIDE : Changing the front gear linkage bushes

[DWM]

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=43070

[stewyp1983]

"wow" amazing thread.... Just changed front and rear due to first gear sliding all way across to 5th position and eventually losing reverse and first gear. Then when i had 1st and reverse had no 5th gear. Changed bushes now have all gears and about 3mm movement. Just need bushes to wear in so gear change is bit smoother. Thanks for a great thread

[davidmot]

excellent thread purchased a 1998 V40 last week,had this problem with the gears.Followed the links ,ordered the parts online for £11, which arrived within 24 hours,just done the change today and its like a new gearbox so many thanks for this link and hope they are all as good as this one

[Dan Clifton]

First of all, excellent guide, will be very easy to follow.

I had posted here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...81#post1160481 about gearbox issues I have been having with my 1999 T reg V40. Do you think my problems are also stemming from the same parts?

Where do you get your bits and pieces from, I am new to the world of finding spares and part numbers so need all the help I can get! You mentioned in your guide about further play after the repairs you did and doing further maintenance, did you post a similar thread detailing this work?

Any links, phone numbers or part numbers you have at hand would be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Dan

[The Improver]

Try FRF Volvo ask for Simon if he's busy anyone from parts will be helpful. Note the discount code 'C3', you need it!

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For all parts enquiries please call us on either of our direct lines: 01792 790066 or 01792 784272 quoting discount code 'C3' (lines open Monday to Fridays, 9am to 5pm)

Aren't the part numbers on the first post of this thread?

[DWM]

Originally Posted by Dan Clifton

First of all, excellent guide, will be very easy to follow.

I had posted here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...81#post1160481 about gearbox issues I have been having with my 1999 T reg V40. Do you think my problems are also stemming from the same parts?

Where do you get your bits and pieces from, I am new to the world of finding spares and part numbers so need all the help I can get! You mentioned in your guide about further play after the repairs you did and doing further maintenance, did you post a similar thread detailing this work?

Any links, phone numbers or part numbers you have at hand would be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Dan

Yes the symptoms you describe are typical of those with this kind of linkage wear.

The bush kit is a Volvo part (part numbers in the original first post in this thread), so easily obtainable from FRF or any other dealer. The kits are also easily obtainable from various ebay sellers.

There is indeed another thread by the same member on the rear linkage bushes - you can use the search function to find it easily enough. He reported though that it makes much less difference than the front ones. Front ones tightened my own stick up to my complete satisfaction .

[montydog1966]

hi.
can not view the pics regarding changing the gear linkage bushes on your guide, any chance you would be able to email me the word document with them included please?
many thanks
montydog



ps would not let me send a pm.

[montydog1966]

pictures back up and saved. many thanks
montydog

[tom1987]

Great guide so many thanks a very easy and cheep job to do.

My only question is in the pics provided it shows a amount of oil around the linkage and when I replaced mine I found the same.

Is this a common thing? Or have I caught a fail-ier as it has happened there seems to be quite a bit of oil on mine and it seems to originate higher than the linkage as the starter looks as if the bottom is covered.

I appreciate any advice even if its to say your looking in the wrong thread and many thanks again for such a helpful forum

Tom (ignore the bad spelling)

[doooford]

Thanks for the guide. Just changed my front bushes but can still only select 3 and 5th.
I'm going to do the rears after lunch but time is against me to get it to a garage if this doesn't fix it. What are the odds of this solving it do you think?