Volvo 340 automatic transmission problem

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prezios
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Volvo 340 automatic transmission problem

Post by prezios » 29 Apr 2018 11:33 pm

I can no longer put my Volvo 340 automatic in gear. When I press down the knob on the gear lever, it just starts "grinding"
What could it be? 340pw

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Re: Volvo 340 automatic transmission problem

Post by benji1985 » 01 May 2018 01:41 pm

prezios wrote:I can no longer put my Volvo 340 automatic in gear. When I press down the knob on the gear lever, it just starts "grinding"
What could it be? 340pw
Earth issue on the lever not allowing the de-clutching servo to work (you should be able to change gears at idle with out pushing the button).

First make sure the de-clutching servo clicks when the button on the gear lever is pressed.
If it does not, then earth or mircoswith.
If it does, check that there is vacuum at the pipes.

If there is vacuum and it clicks, then check the clutch shim gap, as said you should be able to change gears with out the clutch, the clutch engages at about 1200rpm, so make sure your idle is less than that.

Hope that helps for a start.

Ben

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Re: Volvo 340 automatic transmission problem

Post by classicswede » 01 May 2018 09:08 pm

I have this problem but does not cause me an issue.

The revs need to below 1000RPM to engage a gear without grinding
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