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Transmission fluid in radiator

Tiny
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  • 1984 DODGE VAN
  • 3.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,467 MILES
Just started to shimmy when I put the van into reverse. Looks like water from the radiator got into the transmission fluid (strawberry color) time to get a new radiator.
Friday, November 27th, 2020 AT 2:17 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, the transmission cooler has gone bad which can happens. I would service the transmission as well. here are two guides to help walk you through the repairs so you can get back on the road:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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