2003 XC70 propeller shaft

[Charle]

Hello everyone!
I have a 2003 XC70 AWD with a bent drive shaft aka propeller shaft beyond repair. I searched online and it looks like only 2003 and up would work since they started with the Haldex system. Several places at the Pick and pull here have the 2001 and older models.
Would I be able to install the older model driveshaft in my car?
Thank you in advance!
Charles.

[JRL]

No

[Charle]

Thank you sir for your reply! May i know why?

[JRL]

Different system
There are plenty of 2003-2007s in the junk yards

[Antherzoll]

http://www.coloradodriveshaft.com/

I assume these guys would be local to you? They will rebuild shafts from what I've read on the net. I know your driveshaft is junk, but shoot them a call, they might have something in stock.

[billr99]

I just checked Rock Auto and they have shafts for your year at a closeout price of $230. Maybe someone else can comment on the quality but the price looks good at any rate.

Cheers,

Bill

[JRL]

I would guess they're Volvo and may be losing money.
I don't know anyone who makes an aftermarket Volvo propshaft

[billr99]

I would guess they're Volvo and may be losing money.
I don't know anyone who makes an aftermarket Volvo propshaft
They also have Dorman-branded ones for a bit over $700. Again, don't have a clue as to quality as I have never seen either in use.

Cheers,

Bill

[Antherzoll]

i would guess they're volvo and may be losing money.
I don't know anyone who makes an aftermarket volvo propshaft

feq

[Charle]

Thank you so much Gentleman for your kind replies,that is a huge relief for me! This is my daughter's car and i need to get it fixed before the snow hits.
Thanks again!!

[AKAMick]

I have used drive shaft rebuilding companies for repair of difficult to replace and obsolete drive shafts, and with good results on vehicles that were more involved and complex than Volvo drive shafts. Try http://www.erievolvo.com/Volvo-Parts/ they carry a lot of XC parts

[howardc64]

What wrong with the propeller shaft? Most common failure is the front CV joint. Boot+grease gets destroyed by the super hot catalytic converter over time. Center bearing and rear CV is usually good.

New CV joint kit is a under $100 at Colorado Drive Shaft, amazon, or ebay. Dorman PN is 982-501. Very easy DIY rebuild.

[Charle]

[QUOTE=howardc64;185902]What wrong with the propeller shaft? Most common failure is the front CV joint. Boot+grease gets destroyed by the super hot catalytic converter over time. Center bearing and rear CV is usually good.

New CV joint kit is a under $100 at Colorado Drive Shaft, amazon, or ebay. Dorman PN is 982-501. Very easy DIY rebuild.[/QUOTE
Daughter drove over a rock bending the propeller shaft and catalytic converter!! Thank you for your reply sir!

[Antherzoll]

daughter drove over a rock bending the propeller shaft and catalytic converter!! Thank you for your reply sir!

ouch!