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2000 Mustang V6 Transmission R&R for real main seal problem

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Old 4/29/24, 07:19 PM
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2000 Mustang V6 Transmission R&R for real main seal problem

So I had to replace my rear main seal, so I pulled the transmission and took everything out. Replaced the seal put it back together and now the car won’t move in any gear no engaging at all. I’m at a standstill not sure what to do now or what the problem can be the whole job went super smooth, and everything went back together the way it should. I made it up the transfer to the engine flush torqued the flywheel torque converter bolts down, bolted the trans put in the wiring harness range sensor. All of it and now it won’t go in gear at all, all the fluid was drained out when I took the trans out and I put it back in I initially filled it with 5 quarts any ideas or help would be great
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Give This a Watch To Make Sure Torque Converter was Seated Properly.


Could Also Still Be a Bit Low on Fluid.


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Well, low fluid is the first thing I look at. Got any leaks? Maybe converter not seating all the way, pump won't run.
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Dang, quick fire KC, just beat me to it lol
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