Re: Trans fluid change

Posted by BH On 2008/2/13 9:22:49

Some leaks are inevitable with any automatic tranny that old.

While most are minor annoyances, you should pay particular attention to any leaks coming from the front pump seal. That could be warning of an imminent seal failure that will leave you stranded. That's exactly what happened to me with a Patrician I purchased that was billed as "drive anywhere".

While removal of the transmission and converter are necessary to replace the front pump seal, but a full teardown and overhaul is not (usually) required.