Could my transmission fluid leak be related to my having my radiator replaced?

valnhugo

HELP My 1996 town and country van needed a new radiator. My boyfriend was getting me one 2 weeks ago when he suddenly passed away... .. .):
So a neighbor removed my radiator and patched it for me because I could not afford a new one.
Now I have a severe tranny fluid leak!?
He said ALOT of my tranny fluid leaked out when he was patching my radiator.
My neighbor went to jail!... .. .):
Now I don't know what to do or think.
If my radiator was not properly replaced in my van could that be the cause of my transmission fluid leak??????????????????? HELP
Thank you for any help you can give me. Its been a ROUGH couple weeks
Valerie

Mr_Shiftright

Sure, the transmission is cooled through the bottom compartment of your radiator, so if someone disconnect the lines, fluid will drain out, or if someone doesn't tighten them back up properly, fluid will escape when the car is started and put into gear.

It can work the other way 'round, too. If the upper compartment of the radiator that has the coolant in it, leaks into the bottom compartment with the transmission fluid in it, then the coolant will work its way back into the transmission, eventually wiping it out.

Or just the bottom tank containing the trans fluid can leak---maybe that's what happened in the first place.

In any event, be sure to check your coolant and transmission fluid levels.

valnhugo

WOW, That sentence about the coolant working its way into my transmission and "WIPING IT OUT" is powerful and IMPORTANT INFORMATION! God bless you for it!! If the tranny goes out on this van there's a grip of 15 yr. old boys AND my girlfriends and I would all be in a WORLD OF STUCK since my friend/companion/mechanic/and much much more recently passed away. I will do all in my power to keep that from happening and the ONLY power I have right now is INFORMATION. Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie and friends and knucklehead boys (: