Common Question: i know i have to replace my radiator but what i want to know is my transmission okay my van seemed to slip into neutral than kicked into gear and when i stopped i checked an the coolant was full of trans fluid ans the trans fluid was foamy too if i have the radiator changes and the transmission flushed and new fluid put in will my transmission be okay or will i have to have it rebuilt too
Realistic Answer: The proper way to fix a transmission with an internal leak in the radiator where it separates the coolant from the automatic transmission fluid is to replace the radiator. It is possible to ‘get by’ for as long as the engine part of the radiator keeps cooling the motor, by installing an auxiliary external transmission cooler and eliminating the radiator.
Obviously you have to flush the engine and cooling system of oily substances and refill it with a good anti freeze coolant. When it comes to the transmission and flushing the watery ATF out of it, it can become dicey. To put it simply, antifreeze, coolant and/or water mixed into the transmission fluid, subsequently soaking everything in the transmission in some watery fluid is probably one of the worst things that can happen to a transmission.
Using the simplest terms possible, the coolant, antifreeze or water actually causes the bonding agent or glue that allows the clutch linings to separate from the clutch plates and bands. Your only chance at saving your transmission is to have the alien liquids flushed out the day after you notice it. Hopefully it was not in the transmission too long. Unless the car has low mileage and is less than 5 years old, you might as well do it now. Locate a rebuilt transmission from a quality transmission supplier.
Once the soft parts mentioned above become contaminated, it is a matter of time before the tranny quits working. The smart consumer will then buy a rebuilt transmission from GotTransmissions.com and have it installed at the same time you repair the transmission – radiator- water problem. Why have another breakdown in a strange place and have to deal with questionable transmission repair shop? Get it all fixed at the same time and learn how to take care of your car by reading our blog. Helping to prevent these issues from happening.
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