So, a quick update.
After a bit more reading and searching... I ended up just changing out the 3 solenoids with Rostra solenoid.
There is no doubt it's a tight space to work and I had to get a little creative to pry the subframe down.
But as it sits right now, with a few test drives everything is ...

Thanks for the info.
Sounds like it may be worth a try...
I have the DIM out for repair now and just ordered the solenoids, also I need to replace the wheel bearings.
If I can throw 1k and get it running well, it's worth it.
If it takes $3-5K with a new trans... I'm just not sure it's worth throwing ...

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I have a XC70 that has shift flares (1st & 2nd, and downshifts to 1st) once its warmed up (15-20min of driving)
When cold, it shifts fine.
I see lots of guy say it the valve body. Whats the consensus, will the valve body fix the problem or does it require a new/rebuild trans.
Honestly, since it's a ...