1998 Volvo V70R AWD Propshaft compatibility

audiquattros4turbo · Jan 27th, 2020, 14:54

Hi,

My 1998 AWD V70R is missing it’s propshaft and I need to refit it.

Does anybody know if the propshaft from a V70R phase 3 with the 5 speed auto will fit?

Alternatively does anyone know of one for sale with the bolts?

Many Thanks

audiquattros4turbo · Jan 27th, 2020, 16:45

Don’t worry I have realised it won’t

SteveSarre · Jan 27th, 2020, 18:28

Hi

I have some AWD shafts from 1998/1999 phase 1 and will private message you for more info.

Steve

audiquattros4turbo · Jan 28th, 2020, 16:43

Hi Steve.

Unfortunately I don't have enough post to reply to your message apparently?

The last owner said it was removed for reliability purposes and I have checked over the viscous coupling and the rear diff and all seems OK...but they only way i can really tell is to bolt the prop on.....

I get the reliability thing with removing the props on these but unfortunately you are left with a car that simply cannot put the power on the ground and will just spin given any use of the accelerator. Maybe an additional mod to go with removing the prop would be to blank the turbocharger off! haha.

Not sure its that sensible to put my VIN up publicly but if you know of a way let me know as i am definitely interested and in need of one.

Thanks

Archie1971 · Mar 29th, 2022, 21:08

Hi - do you have a phase 3 Propshaft available as I’m looking for one ?

aarongs · Apr 3rd, 2022, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiquattros4turbo

Don’t worry I have realised it won’t

Can I just ask why they do not fit?
I have just offered up what looks like a Phase 3 centre bearing to my 1998 car and it fits in the centre bracket, although it is a lot bulkier.

SteveSarre · Apr 4th, 2022, 09:36

Hi aaron,

It would be good to know.

I have a couple of Phase 1 AWDs.

Note that there are two versions of the centre bearing for those (1998 vs 1999). There is a difference in the spacing between the bolts that mount to the body. This should match the spacing on your car. Otherwise the shafts seem to be compatible between 1998 and 1999 but I haven't tried.

Looking at Phase 3, the other thing to check (as well as the length of the two prop shafts) would be the number of bolt holes in the CV joints and the outer diameter of the CV joints, to be sure that you can bolt it up to the flanges at the front and rear.

If you are thinking of changing the CV joints at some time, you would also want the number of splines and the diameter of the splined prop shaft ends to be the same. Presume also the spline profile.

I dont have a Phase 3 shaft so I can't comment on any differences.

If you look at specs from components from rebuilders such as https://www.driveshaftparts.co.uk/ or https://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/ you might be able to work out the differences. A rebuilder would be able to tell you pretty quickly.

HTH
Steve

aarongs · Apr 4th, 2022, 11:20

thanks for that info Steve.

That's a big part of why I also thought a new prop would be easier - turned out not to be the case! Hoping it fits this time around otherwise its going to have to be rebuild my old one or source a second hand part with decent centre bearing etc!

Jan 27th, 2020, 14:54	#1
audiquattros4turbo New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2020 17:12 Join Date: May 2010 Location: dulverton	1998 Volvo V70R AWD Propshaft compatibility Hi, My 1998 AWD V70R is missing it’s propshaft and I need to refit it. Does anybody know if the propshaft from a V70R phase 3 with the 5 speed auto will fit? Alternatively does anyone know of one for sale with the bolts? Many Thanks

Jan 27th, 2020, 18:28	#3
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi I have some AWD shafts from 1998/1999 phase 1 and will private message you for more info. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Apr 4th, 2022, 09:36	#7
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi aaron, It would be good to know. I have a couple of Phase 1 AWDs. Note that there are two versions of the centre bearing for those (1998 vs 1999). There is a difference in the spacing between the bolts that mount to the body. This should match the spacing on your car. Otherwise the shafts seem to be compatible between 1998 and 1999 but I haven't tried. Looking at Phase 3, the other thing to check (as well as the length of the two prop shafts) would be the number of bolt holes in the CV joints and the outer diameter of the CV joints, to be sure that you can bolt it up to the flanges at the front and rear. If you are thinking of changing the CV joints at some time, you would also want the number of splines and the diameter of the splined prop shaft ends to be the same. Presume also the spline profile. I dont have a Phase 3 shaft so I can't comment on any differences. If you look at specs from components from rebuilders such as https://www.driveshaftparts.co.uk/ or https://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/ you might be able to work out the differences. A rebuilder would be able to tell you pretty quickly. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Jan 27th, 2020, 16:45	#2
audiquattros4turbo New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2020 17:12 Join Date: May 2010 Location: dulverton	Don’t worry I have realised it won’t

Jan 28th, 2020, 16:43	#4
audiquattros4turbo New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2020 17:12 Join Date: May 2010 Location: dulverton	Hi Steve. Unfortunately I don't have enough post to reply to your message apparently? The last owner said it was removed for reliability purposes and I have checked over the viscous coupling and the rear diff and all seems OK...but they only way i can really tell is to bolt the prop on..... I get the reliability thing with removing the props on these but unfortunately you are left with a car that simply cannot put the power on the ground and will just spin given any use of the accelerator. Maybe an additional mod to go with removing the prop would be to blank the turbocharger off! haha. Not sure its that sensible to put my VIN up publicly but if you know of a way let me know as i am definitely interested and in need of one. Thanks

Mar 29th, 2022, 21:08	#5
Archie1971 New Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 17:38 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Stafford	Hi - do you have a phase 3 Propshaft available as I’m looking for one ?

Apr 4th, 2022, 11:20	#8
aarongs Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 20:10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Edinburgh	thanks for that info Steve. That's a big part of why I also thought a new prop would be easier - turned out not to be the case! Hoping it fits this time around otherwise its going to have to be rebuild my old one or source a second hand part with decent centre bearing etc!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)