Gearbox Oil Plug

[Zackspeed280]

Might sound stupid but what socket, allen key? size do I need for the gearbox oil plug?

Also, is there a way of draining the oil so I can replace it all? I don't think there is a leak anywhere but there is an odd noise coming from the drive and it continues if out of gear or not under power. Only about about 40 mph though.

Thanks for any help, I found the rear brake disc and pad change photo explainations very good - just need to find my correct size allen keys and I can do the job!

[DWalker]

Hi

Assuming you are talking about the manual gearbox, for the filler plug on the front you need a 3/8" square key.

Yes you can drain it, and the plug for that is further back underneath, and just needs a standard socket - if I remember correctly from doing mine it was a 10 mm, but it's pouring with rain so I am not going outside to check! It is very tight so do make sure you use the right size socket on it.

And as many others here will agree, if you are changing the oil refil with the proper Volvo stuff - comes ready in the right amount.

David

[catgroom]

Yo!

I had this problem on my 1992 Turbo!

I thought clutch release bearing.Does it stop when your idling if you dip the clutch?

If yes,its your cambelt tensioners.Get done sharpish before the cambelt snaps on you.Dont do what I did,which was not know and promptly do 2k to the Lake District and touring!!

Steve.

[Zackspeed280]

Many thanks for all the help. On inspection the gearbox oil was full and in good condition (now have 4 ltrs spare just in case!). But the noise is constant when under way, dipping the clutch; turning the engine off etc doesn't make any difference.

Which leads me to thinking it must be the wheel bearings. I'm going to change the front discs at the same time (new car so a standard thing for my piece of mind). Are fwd wheel bearings as easy to change as a rwd car ones? Can I do it with a hammer and drift/large sockets or do I need to use a press (do have access to one but it restricts where I do the work. Or with no leaks from the gearbox is it likely to be the outer joints on the driveshafts? I'm new to this fwd lark so please bear with me!?