Transmission leaking after mechanic shop changed engine out

EDJWALK

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2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
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142,091 MILES

My transmission is leaking after I had engine changed out by mechanic shop. After a few days of driving my car with the rebuilt engine I noticed a oil burning smell it was dark so I parked it. In the morning I checked the ground and did not see anything. Once I took it to get a wheel alignment they told me I had a transmission leak. I want to know where the leak is coming from and can I fix myself because they will not assume liability?

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MHPAUTOS

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May be a loose fitting for the transmission oil cooler. If the leak is from the bell housing, it may be a torque converter seal leaking. Have these inspected first.

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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 2:36 AM

EDJWALK

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Took to mechanic first he said torque converter seal so he changed it. Then it was still leaking now he is saying some type of bushing?

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Saturday, May 12th, 2018 AT 5:44 PM

MHPAUTOS

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There is a front support bush for the torque converter, if this is worn the torque converter seal often will not seal properly, it is not a huge job to replace but the transmission will have to be removed again, it is not something that would be replaced with a front seal leak problem under normal circumstances.

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Sunday, May 13th, 2018 AT 2:41 AM