hisroyalfrshness any body know who would sell a transmission rebuild kit for a 2001 volvo s80 t6. it slips abit between 1st and 2nd on hot days after driving on freeway for at least 45 mins only after you get off the freeway you notice it. doesn't really happen if driving on normal roads. so thought maybe has worn out bands.
Philia_Bear When was the last time the software was updated on it? (Or fluid flushed) Doing a rebuild without updating the software will see it die again quickly The box is a gm box as used with most fwd gm vehicles from the same erra Importing a full rebuild kit from the usa with new upgraded selonoids which are whats actually failing on your car would be about 600
hisroyalfrshness i have only had it a few months i figured software update would have been done by previous owner who works for a volvo wrecker and dealership. as for a flush maybe ill book it in for a transmission service see if that helps. apart from that it shifts smoothly and holds gear when on full power just off the freeway it will slip at the next traffic light after it has come to a stop after long freeway driving. i know s80 have a lot of issues from what i have read but its comfortable would hate to get rid of it so soon. do they happen to have any kits in australia or they have to be ordered from USA. do you happen to know if doing the software update after flush can have any success? and what the cost of the update is?
Ex850R I would imagine Australian kits would be from Volvo , so sell your house to pay for it.... No guarantee it has been done unless it has a reciept for it but no guarantee it wont break later either.... Call and ask local dealer for software update cost? Try a few , they may be cheaper elsewhere. Make sure the flush is done properly and se what Mike recomends for fluid , Volvo can be ex$y , Penrite may be good as...
Philia_Bear You absolutly do not want an Australian kit The usa kits are aftermarket and include upgraded clutch material and upgraded selonoids Combine them with the software update which might not have been done And the car will last forever The upgrade to the trans lets the americans push over 300kw at the wheels through the trans reliably when mated to the 3800 in a gm box of fun (with some turbos) Ill find a link to the kit you want and post it in this thread
Philia_Bear This is the master kit you would want http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/4T65EV-GT-Complete-Kit-1999-2002-Volvo-application-4T65EV-GT-CK9902.htm There are lesser kits as well http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/4T65EV-GT-Master-Kit-1999-2002-DK8400R.htm If in doubt just call them and tell them what bits your after and they can put together a kit just for you