Boosted5cyl Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 ok I was referring to the other hp #, I stand corrected my bad !~ that's so weak, I need more mods, or a new job making more dough. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 The engine in the V70 AWD is described as a low pressure turbo. It was done specifically to keep the hp down and not stress the viscous drive coupling. I am sure Volvo did not want to ruin its reputation for longevity by producing a 300 hp wagon. You may notice a number of warnings about hopping up that particular pwr plant and it all pertains to the viscous drive coupling. That drive coupling is entirely dependent on relative tire circumferences. If the computer reads relative differences in circumferences it supplies power to the appropriate wheels to bring the reading back into tolerance. Uneven wear patterns on tires, different makes of tires among the set, or even short distances with the space saver can do quick and ugly damage to one of these units. A bad strut or shock at one of the corners would ruin a unit by trashing a tire much faster than the other three. If one tire goes bad, you buy a complete new set. I've taken nails thru sidewalls on 2 separate occasions and had to replace 2 complete sets but it's either that or 3 to 4 times that for the new coupling. But, it's also done its job just fine in the snow when called for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 B)-->QUOTE(Steve B @ Aug 24 2006, 11:23 PM) ←The engine in the V70 AWD is described as a low pressure turbo. It was done specifically to keep the hp down and not stress the viscous drive coupling. I am sure Volvo did not want to ruin its reputation for longevity by producing a 300 hp wagon. You may notice a number of warnings about hopping up that particular pwr plant and it all pertains to the viscous drive coupling. That drive coupling is entirely dependent on relative tire circumferences. If the computer reads relative differences in circumferences it supplies power to the appropriate wheels to bring the reading back into tolerance. Uneven wear patterns on tires, different makes of tires among the set, or even short distances with the space saver can do quick and ugly damage to one of these units. A bad strut or shock at one of the corners would ruin a unit by trashing a tire much faster than the other three. If one tire goes bad, you buy a complete new set. I've taken nails thru sidewalls on 2 separate occasions and had to replace 2 complete sets but it's either that or 3 to 4 times that for the new coupling. But, it's also done its job just fine in the snow when called for.Steve,The R has been available as an AWD version since 1998. Both manual and AT.The first manual had the 250 bhp R engine. The later R 265 bhp. (Euro spec.) All had similar AWD setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BREAKAWAY Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 They are weak. iv seen and replaced plenty, from just every day driving, no mods. i belive 6/32 seconds difference in tire wear will throw the angle gear off. thats why in 04 the haldax (spelling) system got put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 I am running 252awhp through mine and still going. Not sure how long for. The tranny is slamming gears and could be angle gear related. I beat the hell out of my car though sometimes and seems fine. It is leaking out of two seals right now but I keep it topped off until the funds allow me to either replace it (preferable) or fix the seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BREAKAWAY Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 empressive, i do work at the largest independant volvo repair shop in the us. so i do see alot of volvos. we have a hand full of v70r's. nice cars! but we have a but load of awd v70's all around. we have replaced a few angle gears and more drive shafts. glad to hear u haven't had these problems. agian nice numbers.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkaplan Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 has anyone ever seen the ring or pinion gear in the box be destroyed or is it always the input splines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbergtsi Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 ive never seen the trans spines go...only the angle gear spines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkaplan Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 ive never seen the trans spines go...only the angle gear spinesever seen the gears inside the angle driver take a dump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BREAKAWAY Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 ever seen the gears inside the angle driver take a dump?never took one apart had to return for core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Have you guys seen this? In Swedish but with English scribblings to help. Drill a drain hole in the angle gear so you don't have to pump, but simply drain. When you hit the link below, click on "Download for free with FileFactory Basic" and that will take you to a second page where you click on "Click here to begin your download." http://www.filefactory.com/file/6e46b4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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