240 auto transmission

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by Jim, May 14, 2006.

  1. Jim

    Jim Guest

    I hae a '92 240 auto. It has a serious problem that I think is the
    transmission. When I was driving it suddenly lost any power as if it had
    slipped out of gear. The engine continued as normal but we were not going
    anywhere. I managed to park and after resting for a while it engaged gear
    again and I was able to limp home by stopping/resting/starting.
    There was no warning that this was going to happen but in hindsight it may
    have been more sluggish than usual in the days before it happened.
    I have not driven it more than a few feet since then but have started it and
    am able to move it back and forward in gear. I am assuming htis is expensive
    problem and need to get the money together before I take it in for repairs.
    Can anyone shed any light on what it might be that has brought this on?
    Thanks in advance
     
    Jim, May 14, 2006
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  2. Jim

    User Guest

    See if there is any fluid in it. Check the condition, if it smalls like
    old military sole edge dressing then it may be finished, but flush it
    and see what happens. If it is low then find out where the leak is,
    probably the cooling line(s) have rubed through at the bell housing
    bracket or the tailshaft bushing and seal are worn out and leaking.

    Bob
     
    User, May 14, 2006
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