transmission fluid in radiator

1984 DODGE VAN
140,467 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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.
Nov 27, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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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.
Nov 29, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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