'95 1.7 GT Turbo Gearbox type

MisterT · Post by **MisterT** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 5:23 pm

My gearbox is blown (it blew while driving...) and I have to find a new one. A Volvo revised gearbox will cost me 1300 Euro's excluding labor, so I'll have to find a secondhand one. The only problem is that the metal plate with the typenumber etc is missing according to the dealer.

Now I have to find out which gearbox I need and which is the best type. Does anyone have an idea of with type was the factory fitted one? What's the latest (I assume best quality) type?

The only information I have is that I have to find a gearbox that can be connected to an electronic counter. (as is standard for the 480's, but not for 440 and 460)

Thnx in advance for any info!

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 5:33 pm

If you give us the exact engine model number, we can look in our reference material to find which box Volvo claim to use for that particular engine, if that helps?

Daniel480 · Post by **Daniel480** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:27 pm

Hi,

you have to find an M58E.

Better is the slightly older M59E, the best gearbox for an Turbo !

By the way, you can fit every gearbox on your 480, when itÂ´s an E.

Only problem is the strength of some types and the ratios of the gears.

Ever had thoughts of repairing the gearbox ?

Dan

MisterT · Post by **MisterT** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 9:00 pm

Thnx for the replies.

About repairing the gearbox: I can't do that myself and if I have it done, it'll cost me as much as a secondhand one I think. Maybe when I leave the broken one with the dealer I can get a little discount, because they can use it for the Volvo revision program.

Are the M58E and M59E of good strength? I don't want to have a broken gearbox again (especially while driving) and want the best.

I've seen a M59 for 250 Euro's, but I'll try to find one with some warranty.

MisterT · Post by **MisterT** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 9:09 pm

I looked some information about the gearbox up in my 'Vraagbaak' and it says that the M58 is stronger than the M59 and the M58 is introduced for the turbo models (for reasons I can't translate very quickly)

Is there a special reason for you liking the M59 better than the M58 for a Turbo?

Daniel480 · Post by **Daniel480** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 9:34 pm

Hi,

personal reasons and also the opinion of Volvo mechanics who drive 480.

The M59 has other smaller gear wheel teeth, more silence than the other gearboxes.

Had the fun to drive a M59 which has been renewd, after 250k km-->wooow

I just wanted to say, if you find an M59 with a with less millage than a M58, get the M59.

Dan

MisterT · Post by **MisterT** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 9:39 pm

I'll try to find a M59 then. Thnx for the info!

sakis480 · Post by **sakis480** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:53 am

Hi
According to olders posts, the M58 was the next step to M59 re-enforced.... The geat ration to the "pynion" should be 373...check the specs...(for turbo and 2 lt only).....

sakis480