2000 S70 Transmission project Topic is solved

Post by **abscate** » 08 Jul 2014, 03:15

Nice. Now you can test garbage cans for pressure failure, in the name of science.

Post by **precopster** » 08 Jul 2014, 04:19

This thread contains the video: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=62140 It's a long video; over an hour.

Post by **kallekula** » 08 Jul 2014, 16:36

precopster wrote:This thread contains the video: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=62140 It's a long video; over an hour.

I got some gaskets etc for the valve body in the overhaul kit. Whats the part # on that thing?

Post by **precopster** » 08 Jul 2014, 17:03

What thing?? Do you mean the VB gasket?

If so I just order from ctp powertrain and they know what to send. Factory uses gasket sealant so no part number apart from RTV silicon.

Post by **kallekula** » 16 Jul 2014, 01:11

Baby steps but at least the sucker is back together. Just Gonna fix the three solenoids and that should hopefully be it...

Post by **kallekula** » 17 Jul 2014, 18:36

precopster wrote:Don't underestimate yourself. If you've taken on the transmission the VB is just putting icing on the cake. Cross talk between channels due to old gaskets would be likely at your mileage.

I asked about the VB because I've put Transgo kits through 3 of them with success so if you want to tackle it I posted a video here on MVS.

The Transgo kit has some modified parts that assist harsh engagement and help with TC lockup. On the S60 AWD I did with only 80k miles the result was spectacular and the new owner is still wrapped 6 months later. Most of that car's problem was the solenoids.

I devised an 85mm mark on a pushrod to measure band actuation distance which should be less than 5-6mm. You place the pushrod through the B4 solenoid's hole and press inward to measure.

In your case perhaps as you said just do solenoids but if result is less than perfect then tackle the VB as well.

Have you watched any of Hirram Gutierrez' videos on You Tube? He's done afew AW55s and.it may help you to spot things you may have missed. He says on almost all high mileage AW55s there's a bushing that requires replacement in the casing and he shows the wear marks and location.

Is this the kit that you installed?

Post by **precopster** » 17 Jul 2014, 19:23

Yes 3 times now in different vehicles. On the first I avoided the centre gasket (large one)

Then as I progressed to the 2nd one I immersed the centre plate in boiling water for 15 mins to remove the gasket.

On the 3rd I avoided the centre gasket and cleaned it with Hydrocarbon cleaner.

My video shows the instructions sheet (same as yours) however I don't show the solenoid recapping.

This post may help with solenoids: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =9&t=61062

Post by **kallekula** » 18 Jul 2014, 01:38

Took apart the solenoids and tried cleaning them with that stupid drill that came with the kit but I'm not satisfied. Drill seems too small? Looking closely I can still see dirt in there and also some scratches from the drill. I think I will buy new bushings for peace of mind.

Post by **precopster** » 18 Jul 2014, 04:06

Omega Machine & Tool Company sell them at $5 each or $30 for the set.

How are you going to get those lips on the solenoids rolled again?

They also sell the tools for total diassembly and re-assembly; pricey though

Post by **kallekula** » 18 Jul 2014, 09:23

Got this kit to open/close the solenoids

2000 S70 Transmission project Topic is solved

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