1. Transmission shops are notoriously, uh, infamous for selling transmission jobs.
2. When the front seal goes, the pump MAY be bad. I would not take a chance. But if there is no shiny silver and brass colored debris in the transmission oil pan after it is removed, that would make a strong case for not having a meltdown. SOME debris is normal maybe a quarter teaspoon's worth.
3. Clutch and band material end up as soaked powder lumps colored black sitting on the bottom of the pan. There should be little of this.
4. When the pump is replaced, a new bushing gets fitted. The torque converter shaft that fits into the transmission should NOT have a ring worn into it where it rotated inside the seal that is now leaking. If you can detect the SLIGHTEST of grooves, miniscule, with your fingertips, REPLACE the converter.
Here is a telephone number to use as reference for a GOOD and HONEST transmission shop in RENO NEVADA that has been around for many decades. Ask them for a reference for Las Vegas.
BLUE SEAL TRANSMISSION
(775) 323-5184
