1990 Ford Tempo Transmission Leak

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BRITZYGAIL
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I have a 1990 black ford tempo.....My sisters and I recently stalled out and the tow truck guy said we were leaking a lot of transmission fluid.....How much will this take to fix and how long.....other than that the car should have been fine.....we have been fixing it up for the past 4 months and everything is brand new on it .....What can i do.....Can any of my family who knows a little about cars help make this a lesser money burden???
Feb 2, 2007 at 11:57 AM
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CLEAVAGE4U
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Sweethart, we all need to know what's a leakin to fix yer problem. Maybe y'all will get lucky with a transmission cooler line. Ya need to get more tranny fluid in there and then start the darlin up an see where all that fluids a comin from. Those black tempos are always wantin somthin new.
Feb 2, 2007 at 12:02 PM
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BRITZYGAIL
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Thnx buddy.....but i dont exactly know where the leak is coming from right now.........its in the very front.........ill try adding more fluid and getting it to a car place.........but i dunno what im gunno do about money haha....
Feb 2, 2007 at 12:18 PM
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If it is in the very front, Cleav may be right about the transmission cooler lines. Get you reletive over th look at at or take pics, or have them talk to us. This may be a simple fix.....
Feb 2, 2007 at 1:01 PM
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BRITZYGAIL
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Ok i wiill try an do that stuff.........thankyou.........how long does it take to get credit card??
Feb 2, 2007 at 3:57 PM
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STAY AWAY from credit cards. Find away to earn more money or cut your expenses.

Feel free to take some pics of areas that are wet with trans fluid and post them.
Feb 2, 2007 at 7:53 PM

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If the leak is at the very front, inspect the transmission cooler lines. Add transmission fluid, have someone familiar with cars look at the wet area or take photos, and post pictures of the fluid-soaked spots to pinpoint the source before paying for a major repair.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1990 Ford Tempo reported a large transmission fluid leak after the car stalled. A reply suggested the leak might be a cooler line and advised adding fluid and watching where it comes from. The owner said the leak is at the very front and was worried about cost. The expert agreed cooler lines were possible, recommended a relative inspect or photograph the area, and advised against using a credit card.

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