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the m47 ll repairability and cost 200

posted by  Onkel Udo II on  Fri Aug 2 14:46 CST 2013
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The other option is stock-pilling M47's. One is equally as expensive as the other.

Of course the number of variables is insane:

Do you do your own work
Do you have access to PnP's that have a regular flow of Volvo's
Do you frequent those PnP's often enough to find the M47's when they show up
Can you accurately assess the condition of said M47
Will the desired clutch components remain available for the M47
Etc.etc.etc

I really am only applying an apocalyptic view of the viability of an M47 once the world reverts to chaos when the Canadians invade. The M47 I is a fragile transmission. The M47 II is a less fragile transmission that is not up to the longevity of the 240 chassis and engine.

Now, an M45...I might argue differently. But in the end the T5 is a better transmission so if you goal in 200K miles over the next 20 years the conversion makes sense. Otherwise, stockpile M47's and learn how to swap them. Also...T5's are everywhere and cost about $.68 at a PnP (exaggeration intentional).






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