Leaking transmission

My 94 has a leaking transmission. I have had 2 shops replace the pan gasket with one of them doing it 2 times and still it leak's when running. is this a common issue with the 94? the leak started with a drip and now it is a steady drip when the engine is running. I have been told that I need to replace the pan. I am past the age of getting under a car so I have to depend on what the mechanic tells me and the last one gave up and gave me my money back. I have had the vet in the shop for the last 3 weeks and summer is going fast in the north/east.  

I had a  94 LT1 automatic and changed the transmission fluid & filter regularly myself.  I never had any problems.  It is possible that you need a new pan.  All of the pan bolts should be torqued when servicing is done.  If not, it will crack, distort, and/or lead to breakage.  The torque specification for the pan bolts is 97 In. Lbs. and use a light Locktite on the bolts to prevent loosing.  As you can see, that is not very tight.




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Thanks for the reply. I gave up and took it to a trans/shop and they came up with the same things you advised. As soon as I get it back I will post the results. Again thanks for the info.

When I got it back from the trans shop, for the first time in 4 years I don't have to put a drip pan under it.They dropped the trans down and resealed everything, tailshaft, filler port, pan,spedo cable, and also found the 02 sensor wirers shorted. I have had it back for about a week and think that instead of trading I will keep it. Special problems call for Special talent. Suck it up and have A PRO look at the problem. After all what is more important, a little money or a vette that don't leak.