Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 16:38:01 -0000 From: "Liam" <liam_bnopsamnet> Subject: Re: Need opinion on 9000 trans fluid problem
first thing to do is reduce the fluid level until it is correct, over filling autos can cause them to run hotter than normal, make sure to check on flat+level, if the leaking stops good "Howard Bell" <hsbellnopsamt.net> wrote in message news:17IN5.2138$5B1.376640nopsam.uswest.net... > It's a 1990 9000, 2.3 ltr with auto transmission. Had the engine replaced > last year (another story) by an independant shop. Since then it drips > transmission fluid. Took it to the dealer. They said the throttle kick down > cable is leaking. A $600 repair. When I check the transmission fluid level > it appears to be over the max level (level is read with engine warm and > idling), which leads me to believe it was overserviced when the engine was > replaced. I'm thinkin' the fluid is leaking through the kick down cable > because it was over serviced. However, I'd hate to be wrong and destroy the > tranny with an incorrect diagnosis. Any thoughts? > >