92 Taurus transmission leak

================================= It is a seal that leaks there, $10 part, $130 labor-tops. If you take it to the same place you did for the other repairs it would probably be $500. Where do you live? Is it normal for shops around you to get $150 an hour for repairs? Jeeeez

I had one replaced in a Corolla recently for $60 plus a $7 part.

if its leaking from the seal from transmission to the CV axle then you just pull the axle like you did when it was replaced and then pull the seal and then tap another one in there and you are all set to go.... a 1992 car that needs this is kinda normal wear with that mileage.. maybe you should have replaced it when the CV joints were replaced...

I'd love to be the mechanic for this guy. I'd charge him $500 for replacing a $10 item.

If it's an AXOD or AXODE it is time (I mean over 100K) to have troubles. Watch the transmission liquid level very carefully, otherwise you'll lost your tranny. Other major repairs? Did you mention engine heads? Oh, you did. :)

Do you have to drain the trannie fluid to change the seals? Any special tools to get them out and in?

BOB

1. Open the hood and look for an identity, or
2. Look at the owner's manual, or
3. Visit your local library or book store, find a book about Taurus and leaf through it right there, or
4. Google it ;)

BTW, if someone needs a pretty detailed diagnosis and testing, disassembly and assembly manual of Ford AXOD by Automatic Transmission Service Group

How do I know if I have one of these types of Transmissions.