I am looking at a 960 3.0 24v with full spec in good condition. It is a 1992 with 207k and is going for 800 dollars with a faulty transmission. I have yet to see the car but have been told that it keeps going in and out of gear although it does allegedly drive. Is this is a common fault, any ideas what it could be? I am thinking new gearbox, how much would that cost me?
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George Holmer, Belgium, Europe, 1987 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/ZF22) 200k; 1988 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230ET/M46) 290k; 1988 745 GL (B200E/M47) 190k http://www.ttsservices.co.uk/my%20volvos.htm

I have seen these transissions on eBay for not very much, but shipping to Belgium might not make that cost effective. It might be worth finding out shipping costs.

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1998 S90 062,925 1995 964 145,750

It could be as simple as a bad electrical connection or a bad hydraulic solenoid, both easy fixes. These transmissions are especially susceptible to poor electrical connections.

I'd be pretty cautious here. If it's a bad transmission (very possible, if not probable)the cost of a rebuilt unit is going to bring your final cost beyond what the car is worth.

I would go with a used transmission if the rest of the car is ok. If not I would suspect the lip seals in the transmission, which means the tranny needs to be rebuilt. I think tho for the miles it would be better to put in a used one and use synthetic fluid. Just my two.