I only found 1 shop on Maui that would even consider working on it, and they would only put in the Volvo replacement, which is sold as 'new' but as I was advised was actually a rebuilt.

I had the same problem on a 2002 V70 XC, I got this repaired within 5 days, and the car worked fine for 2 months, before the transmission slowly started failing. I choose to not to get it fixed as I lived in Maui at the time and a replacement was ~7000. A fix for this issue is to install an after ma...

oragex, Thanks very much for the info - yes I think the issue is that the fluid is overheating. As to the flush method, that's how I did it, pull the top connector off of the radiator, connect a hose, turn on the engine and let the internal pump fill a container. Then add new fluid into the dipstick...

Here is a short history of my problem 1. 2002 V70 XC, Aisin Warner aw55-50sn transmission - 92K 2. June 2014 - Crack in Radiator - coolant and trans fluid mixed badly 3. Next day, Radiator replaced - tranny and coolant flushed - driving OK 4. Sep 7th, car stopped moving, 'transmission service requir...