ok, getting a new radiator will probably come, months from now, unfortunately.

But the part I still don't understand is when I filled with coolant, transmission fluid starting leaking out the rear of the transmission. I didn't even start the car when it was happening.

I thought I it was from the small spill I made but it eventually turned into a huge puddle.

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Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.