Oil leak thought it was rear main seal

2007 FORD F-150
180,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL
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JEFFERY KEENAN
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Had a oil leak I figured it was rear main seal took to mechanic so he could inspect I called he said oil pan was leaking, I said repair that and replace rear main seal too. I paid him for both oil pan and rear main seal pick my truck up now it leaks transmission fluid. If he took the transmission out to replace rear main seal would have he not have noticed transmission fluid in the bell housing and that it needed a new seal? I do not want to have stinking thinking, but I am thinking he thought he solved oil leak problem with the oil pan and never put in a new rear main seal would have paid more for new seals for the transmission since he had it a part already. I see that they do not cost a lot. That is my dilemma. Now he wants another $400.00 to put seals in transmission. Thank you so much.
Jul 7, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Well, It is possible when the mechanic removed the transmission it is possible the torque converter damaged the transmission pump seal.The way to have known it was damaged was when the transmission was reinstalled and operating thus showing the new leak with transmission under pressure. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions if needed. Thanks for using 2CarPros.com.
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Jul 7, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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