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Need advice on this bricks fate. (mindless ramblings ahead) 700 1988

posted by  torsten on  Wed Aug 4 09:01 CST 2004
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Unfortunately the rear axle problem is more severe than a seal. I must admit i messed that one up. I didn't do that one thing that
you always MUST do when you buy used. empty and renew all fluids. I didn't drain the rear only made sure there was oil.

I trusted the local volvo tech that said "feh, you never need to refill or even check the rear", BIG MISTAKE.

After about 4000 km a humming noise from the rear began, not that loud but it was there. Support bearing was my first thought.

Indeed the bearing looked like crap but the noise was still there. So i turned my attention to the rear. What i got out of that axle was so black and thick you wouldn't even tarr roofs with it. think black gum with metal filings in it.

Flush and new oil didn't help. The damage was done and the sound is just getting louder. Broken bearings and worn gears.

So remember kids ( and older kids) ALWAYS CHANGE FLUIDS.






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