Hello,

The transmission pan was dropped and the tech found bits of plastic. The tranny was then dropped and tore down. The valve body also had tiny bits in it. He then pointed out a location in a pump and said a plastic breather or vent was missing as well as a tiny check ball. There were score marks inside the pump probably from the check ball rolling around. The clutches were also worn. He suggested a complete overhaul to the tune of $1450.

The car has 99k miles which seems low, but the car was mainly driven in the city up and down the mountain for most of it's life. We trust the tech and the shop has done great job on our other two cars.

Thanks again for the help guys.

Nolan