When did Volvo stop using the AW70 transmission?
This covers the BW55, AW55, AW70, and AW71 transmission that were installed in 240 vehicles from 1975 to 1993. You can order it online at www.volvotechinfo.com or your local Volvo dealership might be able to get it for you (click this link to go directly to 1990 240, then select “Service Manuals” and then “Power Transmission”).
What kind of transmission does a Volvo 240 have?
Before you attempt to either rebuild or replace your transmission, buy yourself a copy of the Volvo 240 Transmission Service Manual (part number TP30868/2). This covers the BW55, AW55, AW70, and AW71 transmission that were installed in 240 vehicles from 1975 to 1993.
Is the 03-70 transmission an AW 70 transmission?
Yes, 03-70 is an AW-70 transmission. I’m in the process of pulling a 03-70L from an ’89 740 to install in my ’87 240. The addition of the “L” in the model number means that it is a lockup transmission, paired with a Lockup torque converter.
Can a 70 / 71 transmission work in a 240?
Both the 70 & 71 transmissions will work in your 240. If you do find a Lockup tranny, be sure to get the torque converter too (mark the outside of it so you don’t mix it up with a non-lockup torque converter).
Do you need to clean the Pan on a Volvo AW70?
Be gentle putting it back. [Response: Chris Herbst] Volvo no longer recommends dropping the panand cleaning the screen on the AW70 as a matter of routine maintenance, even though there is a strainer in the transmission. Neither it nor the pan need to be cleaned unless major problems have arisen.
Are there any problems with the AW 70 / 71 transmission?
AW-70/71 Hard Shifts Overdrive Relay and Function: AW-70/71 Overdrive Problems: Relay, Switch AW 70/71 Overdrive Problems: Wiring to Solenoid, Solenoid Overdrive Removal
What’s the difference between AW 70 and Aw 71L?
If you have time to hunt through the scrap yards, look for a late ’80s or early ’90s 740/760 with an AW-70L or AW-71L. It should mate up to your 240 just fine. Note: the only difference between the 70 and the 71 is that the 71 is designed for ‘Heavy-Duty’ applications and is typically found in Volvos with Turbo-4 and V6 engines.