Okay noted, keeping expectations adjusted lol, I mean yeah it sucks but it makes sense. I just wish I either had time to do it or could find a replacement trans and do it later but I can't find a replacement. Oh well I'll figure it out but yeah I'm thinking you're right, glad to know thanks!

 

HeyYou, what do you think about the check ball maybe clogged? Either that or the solenoid at valve body wasn't pressed in correctly? Gasket at the solenoid housing? Clogged solenoid?

 

Check valve is only about cooling, the other things you mention though, yeah, could be.