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Old 08-12-2009, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by babymog View Post
Be careful, disintegrating ATF lines might indicate that a "transmission reconditioning/stop-leak/etc. fluid has been used (they typically are solvents such as xylene, toluol, acetone, napthalene). Once used, the transmission will need them to seal properly IMO.
Good call - its not a bad idea to service the transmission after replacing the connectors - in my case, I had recently had my transmission rebuilt.

- just for fun, last week I priced transmission service (fluid/filter) at my local dealer - $285.
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