There is a way to test the VC and the freewheel. Search on Mathew's site. It is easy enough.

Seriously! You are writing about a 12 year old car. AWD is junk disable it if you don't need it--about 2hrs of your time or a shops time.

Rotors on any car warp.

Torque tube / viscous coupling...

Where did you find a rebuilt VC? I found a place in CA that rebuilds VC's but have not received a response about this one.

Erie quoted $275 for a 99+

I think the seat cushion is the rubber piece between the CV and the flange.

Between snow storms I reinstalled the drive shaft today then did the test for the freewheel and the viscous coupling. The VC required more than the spec'd minimum 50Nm to turn the wheel. The...

I saw the test procedure for the VC and the freewheel. I have to reinstall the shaft to do it.[sly]

I called Erie and got a quote of $950.:confused: $375 and I would have bought it.

I may...

Thats what I think. Actually I think it the freewheel mech. On your recommendation I called Erie and they want $950 for a used one [nonono]I can get a new one for $1060. [thumbup]

I really just...

The drive shaft is out and no noise. When I first removed the drive shaft I found the front CV boot was gone. I replaced it with a remaned unit and the noise came back. I have since removed it...

1998 V70XC

Here's the deal, it's broken.:p

I need to narrow down what the problem is. Local shops given me conflicting opinions so I thought I'd post it here.

First, I have replaced the...

Are you sure it is engine oil and not trans fluid? You don't say anything about a notable drop in the level of either. As I have learned first hand, failure of the torque converter seal is common. ...

Thank you.

1998 V70 XC

1. Is there a sealant that needs to be applied to the mating surfaces? The CV joints have an opening it the end covers on this model.

2. Torque spec for the bolts?

Was the drive shaft retailer reliable? I am about to order from them.

tore it down a little this morning and found what I am sure is nothing new to most of you.

Trans fluid is now pouring from the torque converter housing. I am assuming its the seals.

Removed the...

My car started doing this exact same thing 2 days ago. It sounds like the drive train is going to be left in the road. It is worse when slowing to turn and picking up the throttle again. At the same...