quote:That tranny is DONE ... you can't run an automatic trans with it down 4-5 quarts of fluid ?? it burns it up .
I had this same thought.
But, inasmuch as the car was not driven, and no load was put on the tranny, I kind of think it may not have done any harm.
BUT, I surely do not advise this method!!
As for dropping the pan and cleaning the valve body. This is basic mechanics 101. Not too scary if:
you have a good manual with good diagrams
you realize there are many small parts than can fall out - you need to know where they go back!!
you keep things clean and have a large, secure work area
Years ago I did a Trans-Go valve body performance kit on a C-4. I pulled it off with no problems, and man did that sucker shift! First time out, it grabbed into second so hard that it literally sheared off the splines on the inside of the torque converter. That was the end of the cheapo parts house brand.
If you are going to pull the valve body, you may want to consider a shift-imporovement kit such as that.
Larry