2000 Mercury Cougar transmission leak

2000 MERCURY COUGAR
109,075 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JUDAHPRAISE
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My transmission is sitting on the frame and a bolt busted through the housing of the trans and now it's leaking.
I added fluid to it and it stop slipping but it's still leaking.
Can I still drive my car like this, or will the trans go out on me. Do I need a new trans?
Sep 6, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Is it the tailshaft where it should be on a mount? Any crack or hole needs a replacement part, you might be able to have the tailshaft section replaced...and install a new mount!
Sep 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM
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JUDAHPRAISE
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it's the front of the trans not the tail the trans is sitting right on the control arm.
Sep 6, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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MERLIN2021
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As I said B4 ANY hole needs replacement! Sorry I was thinking rear wheel drive for cougar...not anymore! But the bulliten applies to front drives!
Sep 6, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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JUDAHPRAISE
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OK thanks
Sep 6, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Anytime!
Sep 6, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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