Need a 2003 Volvo Transmission Replacement? MVS Forums user Lizardheart asks how hard it is to replace a P2 Volvo transmission:
So yeh, I’ve always gotten good info here, hopefully I’ve added to a few things as well….so once again I’m at it…
I’m starting to get shifting trouble in this car, it has 185k so I guess I’ve done pretty well….since the car is still running well and in great shape and fact it I like it, I’m thinking about going ahead and doing the tranny replace, but I’m thinking about doing it myself.
So is that a reality based notion, or is it really super hard?
I’m pretty handy and definitely believe and act on the idea that in general even with buying special tools I can save money and end up with tools that I may use again and/or sell, and still come out ahead of what I would do with a dealer or shop…having said that this IS a fairly big job I’m guessing….
So how hard is this, and does anyone know much about the physical job of dropping the old one and putting the new one in, and where is the best place to find one to put into it that isn’t already beat to hell…?
Thanx for any input, it’s not critical yet but I’m getting my info and ducks together in advance, as I know it’s coming…..
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First, I’d check the fluid level. It might be missing a bit, and improve a bit with the correct level. From that point you can make a decision to leave it like that or go for repairs.
Replacing the fluid by yourself is about $100 but at this point, I’d guess you won’t see big change in shifting. It’s nothing miraculous, unless there is missing fluid, as mentioned.
Basically, if at this point the shifting issues are not due to missing fluid, there are two options, depending of how much damaged the transmission is.
First option, if shifting flares are not so harsh, and did happen only since not too long, there is a good chance a new (kit) valve body or a cleaned valve body will bring the transmission to a normal operation. This will be the best bet.
Second option, if the transmission issues are there for quite a while, the transmission did develop more damage than just the body valve. At this point you are looking for a full transmission replacement.
Based on this, it’s easy to understand what kind of replacement transmission conditions you can find in a salvage yard. Now, one would think, if so many Volvo owners had issues with their transmissions, then there must be quite a few Volvo out there with high miles yet an almost brand new transmission installed. Based on what I’ve read on forums, it looks like actually Volvo won’t replace transmissions with a brand new one, but rather with rebuild ones…. In my understanding, Volvo won’t go with a fully refurbished transmission – that will be too costly. Owners reported having issues with the rebuild transmissions as well.
According to the VIN supplied the transmission part number should be 8602050.
Vida states that you have a B5244T3 engine.
The valve body part number matching your transmission is 30713190.
If you go to Tasca parts and search, the online price for the trans is $2, 759 The transmission part number supercedes to 8251406.
2003 Volvo Transmission Replacement: How Difficult?Last Updated on August 3, 2024
