leaking fluid

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
142,000 MILES
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LAWNSHARK
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took it to transmission shop they said shift box on side of tranny is leaking,they also dropped the pan and said tranny is gone, too much shavings in pan the planetary pin is about to break" it runs perfect when full of fluid, should i get another opinion?
Jan 23, 2012 at 3:08 AM
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PROTECH1980
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where you having shifting problems? I believe the gasket under the solenoid pack are known to leak, Get the leak fixed and drive it.
May 21, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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LAWNSHARK
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shifting problems only when fluid is low other than that runs fine
May 21, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Low fluid level will affect operation, get the leak fixed and all should be good.
May 21, 2021 at 2:57 PM