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reverse is slugish 200 1991

posted by  vacuumhead on  Tue Nov 10 16:40 CST 2009
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For the last few months the automatic tranny on my 91 240 wagon with 240,000 miles has been acting up. Reverse works close to normal when cold,But after 20 minutes of driving it requires significant gas in order to get reverse to partially engage. It almost feels like something might be locking up, causing hesitation in backing up. Changed the transmission fluid using the transmission to radiator line, twice in the last 40,000 miles using non synthetic oil. The tranny was rebuilt by the previous owner at the Volvo dealer around 75,000 ago.
The Transmission also shifts normally in the forward gears except for a slightly harsh shift into second which has been there for the 4 yrs I have owned it. I'm tempted just to drive it till it gives out, but would hate to torch it if there's a cheaper fix.








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    reverse is slugish 200 1991

    posted by  mmal231294 on  Wed Nov 11 03:27 CST 2009
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    Morning!
    I will attach two links, one for the AW71 service manual(see page 27) and one Volvo dealer item which describes how to adjust the linkage(see page 4). It appears, per the service manual, you need to confirm nice pink fluid, ensure throttle cable(kickdown cable) is properly adjusted, confirm proper gearshift linkage adjustment, if problem still exists check line presure. Rest of flow chart leads you thru various more in depth fixes(B3 Brake etc). I have had luck
    on my 92 940 with similar issues, by simply adjusting my kickdown cable to increase line pressure.
    Matt
    http://www.scribd.com/doc/21651943/Volvo-Aw71-Manual
    http://www.scribd.com/doc/18821103/Auto-Transmission-Servicing








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      reverse is slugish 200 1991

      uid 27's pic
      posted by  Art Benstein on  Wed Nov 11 06:04 CST 2009
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      Hi Matt,

      I found it interesting the "servicing" literature recommended type F/G for both AW transmissions under the title heading of 1995 Volvo. I've been thinking all along AW trannies went from Type F to Dexron in the 1983-1984 changeover (12 years prior).

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      Art Benstein near Baltimore

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        reverse is slugish 200 1991

        posted by  mmal231294 on  Wed Nov 11 07:55 CST 2009
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        Hi Art
        I glossed right over that as I was just looking for the adjustment methodology,
        but yes that appears incorrect. The low temperature viscosity of the Type F in particular would not be desirable. Perhaps they meant dex III F/G? Check this link, http://www.lifeautomotive.com/pdfs/history_of_atf.pdf
        Matt








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          ATF 200 1991

          uid 27's pic
          posted by  Art Benstein on  Wed Nov 11 08:53 CST 2009
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          Thanks Matt,

          For current cars, meaning the last 50 years, I took very little away, except that low temp viscosity has decreased, and carmakers have not come together on a universal ATF. I do remember learning whale oil was or is used in ATF manufacturing.

          Of the other two docs on scribd, I have an earlier version of the Volvo greenbook, and they agree. The other doc looks like it might be Mitchell or derived from, based on their signature re-draw of the wiring schematics.

          In hope of being the slightest bit helpful to the OP, I admit I have fooled myself before reading the transmission dipstick. The symptom of low fluid on my 84 (had both 83 and 84 so that's why I picked up on fluid type!) had it slow to engage reverse when cold. Of course that is just the opposite of his observation. This was early in my Volvo ownership experience, and before I learned to flush them and keep their seals tight.
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          Art Benstein near Baltimore

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