I have a feeling like this may be the issue. Any advice on expected price to fix/replace for this?

And if you're in California is there a shop you recommend?

JRL wrote: 28 Dec 2017, 16:28 You need a new or rebuilt valvebody, just did ours.
Like brand new again

Thank you Rick!

I had him check the B4 Servo and he said it was looking fine, which makes me think JRL's response re; Valve Body is the real issue.

Although I will have another shop check it before I resort to a valve body replacement.


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Thank you Neil!

It was done at http://volvopitstop.com/ in Glendale, CA.

They're a Volvo specialist so I'm assuming the service was specific to the car, and he's apparently certified Volvo technician.


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Hi All,

New to the forum and have just bought my first Volvo.

I have an Automatic 2000 s70, 5 Cylinder non-turbo. It currently had 108,000 miles on it and is in great shape.

However after about 7 miles of city driving it really delays and kicks between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear shifts both up and ...