How much-estimated-would it cost to fix a transmission leak?

Question

It's '95 Ford Thunderbird.

Answer 1

according to where it is leaking from. if leaking around transmissiom pan, a pan gasket, filter and fluid will run around $30.00 plus labor of around 45 to 60 dollars. if line is leaking just go to parts house and order line if it is a rubber one, if metal you can use a break line just got to know the thread pitch on the ends. then you have a seal or to that can leak that will cost you a little more because the drive shaft has to come out. probably looking at around $100.00 or a little more. then you have the front seal which means the transmission has to come out and it usually runs around $100.00 to drop it and $100.00 to put it back in not including the labor to fix it. best thing is to take it to a qualified mechanic and let them determine where it is coming from then you can go to you local parts store and they will be able to give you the price of the part. but remember this. the mechanic is going to put an upcharge on the part if he gets it and a warranty. if you get it the warranty is not always to your liking.good luck

Answer 2

It is necessary to remove the transmission to replace the one piece rear main seal on the engine. I would do the work and have the transmission reconditioned at the same time because auto transmissions usually require reconditioning somewhere between 125 and 175k miles - a few actually get past 200k before they give up but my point is that fully a third of the cost of a reconditioning is the R&R so therefore if you like the car and want to drive it another 100k or more it will be well worth doing that service in conjunction with the other services. The critical issue here is not whether or not there is leakage at the rear main seal but just how much??? if the leakage is in the order of a few drips where parked and total oil consumption of a quart every 3000 miles then fix the cover gasket and drive it until something else adds to the necessity of dropping the transmission and deal with the rear main then... Do it all!

Answer 3

If we knew where the leak was, it would be helpful.

If it is a pan gasket or an output shaft seal it could only be around $100 to repair.

If it is the front seal it could cost more due to the labor involved. In some cases it is cheaper to either replace the transmission, or replace the car.

The largest consideration is the car itself. Is the car worth the cost of a major repair? It may be less expensive in the long run to find a different car.

Answer 4

Too many variables to give you much of an answer.If it is a leaking cooler line then it would not cost much but if it is a front pump seal then the transmission has to be removed to be repaired so your question does not have a simple answer. Sorry.

Answer 5

Unless you really like this car it is a major expense. Probably anwhere from $1000 to $1500. From past experience. Then once the mechanic gets into the transmission itself, it may cost more, depending if there is any more damage to the transmission itself, then he may suggest that you replace the transmission with either a rebuilt one or a new one. Those costs vary anywhere from $3000 to $5000.

Answer 6

it depens on where the leak is at.if its just a pan gasket,then it wont cost too much,but if its like a front seal then you have to drop the tranny,and that could cost some money,also if its a rear seal then all you have to do is pull the axle.

Answer 7

Actually it depends on where the leak is...could range from a$100 to ?????.... get a couple of estimates, and don't always go with the cheapest one...be sure who is working on your vehicle..

Answer 8

there is no possible way to give you a correct answer without seeing te leak or problem

Answer 9

I am not sure, but that happened to me and my car repair guy suggested that I get a new car. I guess it depends what kind of car it is and if it worth it. I guess he was saying that mine wasn't worth it!!!!!!