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Please initially identificate the axle type!

Spicer- Axle: Differential housing is covered by a tin lid.

ENV Axle: The Differential is stuck into the axle housing from the front.

Spicer Type M27: The Drive shaft pipes have an outer diameter of 57mm, M30 has 63,5mm pipes.

The transmission ratio is noted on a flag at the differential lid or noted on a plate at the bottom of the axle at later types.

The optimal rear axle ratio for a Volvo P1800 with an overdrive transmission (typically M41) depends on how you plan to use the car—whether you prefer a sporty driving style or want to cruise comfortably over long distances. Standard gear ratios:
Volvo typically installed a 4.56:1 or later a 4.10:1 axle ratio on the P1800 with overdrive, depending on the year of manufacture:
• Early models (up to around 1969): usually 4.56:1
• Later models (from around 1970 with B20 engine): often 4.10:1

• With overdrive, the gear multiplier of approximately 0.79:1 results in an effective "long-distance" gear ratio.

Recommendations depending on the intended use:

Use Recommended axle ratio Comment
Touring / Long-distance 3.73:1 or 3.90:1 Lower revs at 100-120 km/h, more comfortable on the highway

Original 4.10:1 Best mix of power and comfort, especially with overdrive

Sporty / Mountain roads 4.56:1 Better acceleration, but higher revs at cruising speed

Personal tip:

If you regularly drive cross-country or on the highway and have the overdrive, a 3.90:1 or even 3.73:1 rear axle is a very pleasant compromise. This allows the engine to run nicely and smoothly at 120 km/h without losing much elasticity in the lower range.

If you prefer a sportier ride or don't have the overdrive, stick with 4.10:1 or 4.56:1.

Service instructions:

Caution, profound knowledge, special tools and measuring devices are needed!

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additional References:

Alternatives:

	Product No Reference	Description	Price EUR	available
	1044154 273127	Pinion and crown wheel, Differential 4,56:1 Volvo 120, 130, 220, 140, 164, 200, 700, P1800, P1800ES for System brand: System Spicer Axle type: M1030 Axle type: M30 R-Sport	617,54
	1033079 273129	Pinion and crown wheel, Differential 4,88:1 Volvo 120, 130, 220, 140, 164, 200, 700, P1800, P1800ES for System brand: System Spicer Axle type: M1030 Axle type: M30 Part type: Racing part	337,05

recommended Accessories:

ⓘThese parts can be purchased additionally if required.

	Product No Reference	Description	Price EUR	available
Made in Germany	1000205 1377332	Gasket, Differential Volvo 120, 130, 220, 140, 164, 200, 700, 900, P1800, P1800ES, PV Type: Gasket Position: Differential housing - Differential cover Vehicle equipment: for vehicles with Rigid axle	8,09
	1044117	Spacer, Differential Kit Volvo 120 130, 140, 200, 700, P1800, P1800ES, PV Axle type: M1030 Axle type: M27 Axle type: M30	130,81
	1015892 31259380	Oil, Differential 1 l Volvo 120, 130, 220, 140, 164, 200, 700, 900, P1800, P1800ES, PV, S70, V70, V70XC (-2000), S90, V90 (-1998) Oil type: Full synthetic oil Oil quality API: GL5 Package type: Canister Volvo Genuine	41,93 1 l = 41,93
	1013242	Sealing substance Housing 80 ml Hylomar universal Package type: Tube Hylomar	11,16 100 ml = 13,95

Technical Documents:

• Additional information: Basic knowledge about complete overhauling or renewing bearings at Spicer rear axles