Postby smj999smj » Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:15 am
Well, technically that would be insurance fraud, so that's your call. If the auto trans has been contaminated with coolant, there will likely still be some traces of coolant in the trans no matter how much you flush it and a good transmission mechanic should be able to recognize the signs of a transmission failure caused by coolant contamination. Have once worked as an independant mechanical inspector and having done inspections for companies such as Trans-Capital, GE Capital, Warrantech and Phoenix-American, to name a few, I can pretty much assure you they will have the trans torn down at your expense for inspection; that's the way most do it. Once apart, often an inspector is called to take pictures and make an assessment and the warranty company will make a decision to deny or approve the claim. Depending on the company, some are much more vigilant when it comes to finding reasons to deny a claim. If the claim is denied, you will still be stuck with the teardown cost of the trans and the cost to repair or replace the trans at that point. If the approve the claim, they will re-imburse your cost of the teardown. A good inspector will make not or what appears to be a replacement radiator. So, whatever you decide to do, good luck!