What I did forget to mention too, a couple of days after I got it home, I started it and shifted from P to D, there was no movement at all but it did feel like the gear engaged AND, when shifting from D back to P, I could hear the park Pawl ratcheting.

That's what I concluded too. Am still wondering though if the Chinese driveshafts that were installed and felt bad (vibration/wobble) from the start had anything to do with this.

Hi Mike, thank's for the reassurance. He is a great guy, and I have no doubts in his expertise. I'm happier knowing a bit more about what happened to the car, just needed to get my head around it. My biggest fear though is that I could end up in the same situation with this 2nd hand unit 12 months d...

Hi Mike, its at a volvo indy in Coburg, apparently there's little to no trans fluid pressure, bung solenoids and i'm told the most economic option is to change the trans over for a second hand low mileage unit rather than a rebuild.

Thanks for replying kcodyjr, I struggle to believe that it could just fail so suddenly and without any warning. I'm also told that these units are not the same once opened and rebuilt. Am hoping the mechanic is able to source a decent, low mileage unit.

Hi Guys, Not sure if this is the right place to post so please be kind. My 2007 c70 has had some vibration/wobble issues for a while, 2 sets of driveshafts later and the problem still persists. Have had wheels balanced, tyres replaced to no avail. Last week while driving in the rain my transmission ...