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Re: transmission and coolant leaking [billandalisha]
by gcumber
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Oct 15, 2007 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: billandalisha (Aug 27, 2007 1:49 pm)
i had this same thing happen last night... i am under the impression that this is the transmission fluid cooling line that runs to the radiator... but not 100% could you let me know what you found out??? pleez!
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- #33 of 60
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Re: transmission and coolant leaking [billandalisha]
by ray40
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Nov 08, 2007 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: billandalisha (Aug 27, 2007 1:49 pm)
Hey,
Just went thru this problem with a 2002 neon. You need to replace the Radiator, and have the trans fliud and the Radiator flushed out, then hope that ne damage was done to the Trans.
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- #34 of 60
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Re: transmission and coolant leaking [billandalisha]
by lhasaluvers
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Dec 10, 2007 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: billandalisha (Aug 27, 2007 1:49 pm)
In case you haven't solved your problem yet, I will give you a little advice on it. My son's 200 Neon lost all the tranny fluid. We found that the cooling line to the radiator was off. The plug that went into the radiator had pulled out. Not the hose clamp, but the threads on the plug stripped. To repair it, I used PC-7 epoxy to hold it. So far it has held. He had driven it without fluid about 5 miles, slipping badly. We put 3 1/2 quarts of high mileage fluid plus sealer and conditioner in it and it didn't slip. I don't know how much damage was done to the discs, but he'll have to wait and see if it continues to run.
Hope this advice helps anyone.
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Re: transmission and coolant leaking [ray40]
by lhasaluvers
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Dec 10, 2007 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: ray40 (Nov 08, 2007 7:52 am)
In case you haven't solved your problem yet, I just posted the following to billandalisha . My son's 2000 Neon lost all the tranny fluid. We found that the cooling line to the radiator was off. The plug that went into the radiator had pulled out. Not the hose clamp, but the threads on the plug stripped. To repair it, I used PC-7 epoxy to hold it. So far it has held. He had driven it without fluid about 5 miles, slipping badly. We put 3 1/2 quarts of high mileage fluid plus sealer and conditioner in it and it didn't slip. I don't know how much damage was done to the discs, but he'll have to wait and see if it continues to run.
Hope this advice helps anyone.
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tranny fluid leak
by bdarrell
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Dec 11, 2007 (5:34 pm)
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my trans line from the tranny to the radiator popped off from the radiator... the threads were stripped off also just like posted before...........you must replace the radiator and flush the trans.... for a quick fix to get you to a shop use a small piece of brake line and splice the input and output lines together with the brake line and a few hose clamps but i remind you this is a quick fix for a short distance prolonged use can result in trans failure how this was helpful
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Re: tranny fluid leak [bdarrell]
by lhasaluvers
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Dec 13, 2007 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: bdarrell (Dec 11, 2007 5:34 pm)
It looks like my son's Neon wasn't the only one that had stripped threads in the radiator. That epoxy repair seems to be holding good so far. I've used it a number of times before and it's good stuff. They ought to, at least mold a little heavier area on the radiator where the fitting screws in. It only has about three very fine threads in it and that's not much. Perhaps they want you to have to buy a new radiator and/or replace the tranny.
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2004 sxt Neon Transmission Problem
by rovert68
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Feb 12, 2008 (9:08 pm)
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We have a 2004 Neon SXT with 140,000 highway miles. The solenoid pressure switch was leaking fluid and the mechanic has replaced. After driving for 5-10 minutes, the transmission will make a hard shift and then will get stuck in 2nd gear. The transmission will down shift to 1st, but will not shift any higher than 2nd gear. It will remain in this condition until the vehicle ignition is turned off.
Has anyone experienced this problem, if so, what what the source of the problem?
The mechanic suggested the electronic shifter was not working properly due to a low charging battery?? Any thoughts on that statement?
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transmision fluid change
by sole
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Feb 16, 2008 (11:07 am)
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what is the best way to get fluid out od radiator cooler.
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Neon Tranny Problem
by planetmf
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Apr 28, 2008 (6:34 am)
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Hello All. I've got a 2000 Neon and I'm wondering if anyone can clue me in as to what I've got here with a kinda dangerous problem. It seems as though whenever I have to stop abruptly for whatever reason my car will not move after that. I have to sit there for a minute or two or shut it off and try again. None of the gears do anything for a minute or two and then it's fine. Happened this morning at red light that I should have just gone through. It's an automatic. A tad scary.
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Re: Neon Tranny Problem [planetmf]
by belle10
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Apr 29, 2008 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: planetmf (Apr 28, 2008 6:34 am)
Honey at least you are stopped when it happens to you. Try going down the interstate at 65 miles per hour and it happen! Thats more than a tad bit scarey. I have a 2005 neon that I bought brand new and the problem started almost immediately. Driving down the road, car just stops, engine still running, motor wont even rev up. Just have to sit there until it decides time to go. I have had it to several different dealers and they cant seem to get it to duplicate what I am telling them. Matter of fact it is in the shop now. It has 6000 miles left on the warrenty so I told them to keep it until they figure out what the problem is or else. This state has a lemon law and I think that is exactly what I have! And u are right we have a very dangerous problem and I am not gonna stop until it is fixed!  You be careful 
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