2000 V70 Trans swap questions

oldtimertoo · Post by **oldtimertoo** » 30 Sep 2015, 02:09

Hi, guys. I have an interesting dillemma. I have a 2000 V70 that needs a transmissiom transplant. The specs say 1998-2000 have an aw 50-42 4 speed trans but mine has a 55-50 5 speed that was used in the 2001 and later cars. Evidently Volvo made the switch right at the end of the model year and some late 2000 cars got the new trans (mine was mfg in Aug 2000). Since I can't find a used 2000 5 speed anywhere I have some questions I need help with. How would a 5 speed from a 2001 or later match up electrically? And what kind of problems (electrical or physical) will I encounter if I put the earlier 4 speed trans in? And if I buy a later 5 speed trans from an AWD car (lots of those around, more than FWD) is there any difference in the transaxle or is the AWD integral? And are there any other pitfalls I haven't thought of?? Any thoughts, ideas or knowledge will be much appreciated. Thanks

Herb Goltz · Post by **Herb Goltz** » 30 Sep 2015, 08:05

Just the normally aspirated 2000 V70s got the 5 speed automatic. Swapping for a 4 speed would be a headache. I have heard that Erie Vovo sells refurbished 5 speeds with a warranty for a reasonable price-- I'm sure they would be happy to answer your questions if you give them a call!

Post by **JRL** » 30 Sep 2015, 10:10

Can't swap to a 4 speed.
You need to rebuild yours
ALL 2000 non turbos and V70Rs got the "new" 5 speed not just late cars

Post by **kallekula** » 30 Sep 2015, 15:19

Have a look at this video and see how "complicated" it is to take the tranny apart. I did mine myself after looking at that vid and I had never looked inside an auto tranny before.
He (Hiram Gutierrez) is working on a 55-51 but they are basically the same as the 55-50