1988 760 Turbo.

Need to know where to buy a replacement seal for around the driveshaft at the output end of the transmission. What would be the concise name?


Also, how hard would it be to install it (est # hrs?)...would it just be a better idea to take it to AAMCO or something? I am probably up to the job technically, but I'm a bit on the lazy side....

Thanks!
-Matt

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Alright I found the seals, but I'm getting aprehensive...I'm going to have to drop the transmission out and actually open it up, right? Volvo didn't make it so the crossmember supporting the trans comes out....so that means the whole engine has to come out, right? Or is simply dropping out the driveshaft enough to get at the seals?

The parts are the tailshaft bushing and seal. The seal is what's leaking- the bushing has worn enough to allow excess shaft play, wearing out the bushing.
A shop that services Volvos should have a bushing puller tool. It turns this into a 45-minute job (tops). The seal and bushing together list for $37.50. From FCP Groton or similar suppliers, probably half that. The tool is about $80. Without the tool a shop has to remove the rear transmission housing and replace the big paper seal on it's face (A PITA if there ever was one), AND you have to press out the bushing. IPD has a picture of the tool on their website (I think it's in a PDF file). Print it out and see if the shop has ever heard of such a thing for these transmissions. IT services the Aisin-Warner AW70, 71, and 72. If they look at you funny, they don't need your business. Our shop used to charge an hour's labor for that because we had the tool. Without it, it's 4 hours. That's almost $200 more on your bill - so shop around! Any Volvo shop ought to know about this. The tailshaft seal is a REALLY common place to leak. Just replaced the one on my 1987.
Good luck!
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 88 744GLE, 91 244: 808K total

Wouldn't you know it? I should read before asking!

Low and behold the FAQ actually discusses this.

Alright after reading up on this I think I am not going to go the tool route, and that I'm going to go the remove-the-housing route. Called IPD **Tool is totally, unarguably no longer available** due to what is described in the FAQ: failing with flying colors. I think I'll just put some more fluid in to allow it to last a couple days, then start the job mid-week, after I borrow some ramps. I'll get someone to drive each morning, and then I'll also have the weekend to finish it--better than starting on weekend and having a surprise if it goes into the week.

After I get the housing off I will either try and get inventive with removing the seal/bushing, OR I'll just give it to a shop I know that I *kinda* trust.

I found the parts, they're not expensive at all.

Volvocarparts.com seems to have the parts, though after calling IPD and their being a tad helpful in describing the process, they also give torque specs... I may just hand them a few extra bucks... IPD $28 Volvocarparts.com $13.78

The "good guy" dilemma was more easily resolved with brake parts when doubling the cost meant quite a lot.

Anyways, thanks, any extra input is still greatly appreciated
-Matt

PS --- what do you guys do with your old fluids...who will take old tranny fluid/motor oil etc.?

All the parts stores around me (NJ) will take back used motor oil & trans. fluid free of charge.

There's a big difference in how they handle it, tho: one place makes you wait your turn at the service desk, then fill out a form stating what & how much you're giving them, then their guy takes it in the back; another place you just walk in the back, dump it in a barrel, and you're done.

Good luck with the seal & bushing... - Brian

I am also faced with the same task. Here is the link to my post that I got several good respones to:

http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=584373

Like you, I'm also lazy. But with a few exceptions, I find dealing with repair shops to be more work than just doing it myself. Besides - I'm too cheap to pay for the work.