[DonDavis]

Sadly, my daughter's S60 transmission is on its last leg. I've gone through all recommended actions. Fluid flush, servo cover replacement, etc. And I took it to my local Volvo shop and they confirmed. I plan on replacing it myself and I'm gathering information. I like their shop and respect their business so I don't want to bug them with these questions just yet. I'd like to know a few things before I go that route.

Its a 2003 S60 2.4 non turbo, automatic transmission. It has about 120k miles and she wants to keep it.

What are my replacement transmission options? Where do you guys recommend for refurbished units? Is the dealer the only source for factory refurbished?

I suppose a Used Transmission is the most affordable, but from where? Ebay? Craigslist? Is there a dismantler that could ship one to me?

If I can use a different model transmission, which one would be preferred? Mine is AW55, correct?

I think I saw a thread ( another BBS, not here ) a few years ago where a guy put a V70 transmission in his S60.
I posted on another BBS, but getting no help there.

Best,
Don