Hi all,
My 1981 244 GL manual Volvo story continues. Trying to eliminate shaking through the drivetrain is still a sag for me; I have now changed engine mounts, gearbox mount/s, and had the driveshaft support changed. Still having some shaking I can sense that there is still some coming from the driveshaft area and I have been told that the driveshaft universal joints (there is a rear at least, and maybe a forward one) may need repairing ......how does this hold up with peoples knowledge/experience? Also I'm now wondering about the repair I intend to do on the manual gearbox overdrive. I'm pretty sure I have the M46 gearbox; does anyone know whether I can put in an M47 gearbox? I would be a lot happier to eliminate the switches/ relays / solenoids and all that and have a plain 6 speed (5 forward) gearbox. Thanks for any help...Dave
My 1981 244 GL manual Volvo story continues. Trying to eliminate shaking through the drivetrain is still a sag for me; I have now changed engine mounts, gearbox mount/s, and had the driveshaft support changed. Still having some shaking I can sense that there is still some coming from the driveshaft area and I have been told that the driveshaft universal joints (there is a rear at least, and maybe a forward one) may need repairing ......how does this hold up with peoples knowledge/experience? Also I'm now wondering about the repair I intend to do on the manual gearbox overdrive. I'm pretty sure I have the M46 gearbox; does anyone know whether I can put in an M47 gearbox? I would be a lot happier to eliminate the switches/ relays / solenoids and all that and have a plain 6 speed (5 forward) gearbox. Thanks for any help...Dave
