Hello all,
Apparently I need a new transmission on my recently purchased 850. I just bough last December . The 850 is a non turbo and has only 51K miles. I took it it to a Volvo mechanic who at first thought I had to replace the S1 and S2 solenoid. After a full flash the gears do not engage. No it is not the PNP switch. I think I really need a transmission. I had to tow the car back to my home after the flush.
I called two transmission places who do not deal specifically with Volvo but say can repair it. One ask $ 2400 and the other one said the cost to be between $ 2700 to $4200, depending on the specific model of transmission I have.
DOES the 1996 850s non-turbo comes with different transmission model, or is the tranny shop just trying to get my car in there and then shoot hi.
I even called the Volvo dealer saying that if I really do need a new tranny ( and they also believe so after I explained the situation ) the cost would be $ 4000 max.
Anyone has any suggestion for me? I would take it to a regular tranny shop if I can save at least a thousand.
Thank you in advance for any comments.
Tony