Just to provide a little bit more context for future references to the post there are two shaft lengths in the 1998 model and the ends are different (the VIN should be used to ensure you get the right one). Also replacing the ends seem to be a short term solution as the other end and middle most lik...

As a starting point in going from AWD to just Forward Wheel Drive I can give you a comparison of my experience vs. my other v70 that is an original FWD. The AWD without the propeller has my car roll back on a moderate hill when at a stop light whereas my FWD stays in place with no roll back. Might b...

My mechanic said that he ordered the one for 2000 and it was a different size (or enough of a difference) that he could not easily retrofit it to his 1998. He is a pretty dynamic guy so I would imagine that he is right. He was told that one of the issues with this part is that it can get baked prett...

Thanks for the heads up about my the propeller being taken off for other reasons and here is what I know: -I had a transmission leak and it was due to a bad seal(fixed) -while doing this my mechanic found that the connecting sleeve of the bevel gear was toast and replaced that and also filed down th...

My Volvo was missing the propeller that connects the back wheels to the transmission when I bought it. My mechanic has an extra propeller from 1998 XC with a bad front shaft joint. He said that he could not find a new shaft joint kit for a 1998, but they make one for the 2000XC ($350). Does anyone k...