Carl D.    thanks for the link...
It did not contain information I could use.  ( I supplied my VIN )
I will take some photos and post them.
I never take anything to an appropriate expert if I can help it.
For better ( and worse ) ..... I have built & remodeled houses , rebuilt en=
gines & vehicles , rebuilt a ceramic toilet , designed & installed security=
 systems at nuclear power plants, designed electronics for medical applicat=
ions , built battery operated firearms , etc.  ..... and I am often reminde=
d of Napoleon Dynamite saying "you idiot"

Gus

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> On May 7, 2013, at 2:07 PM, Carl Denk wrote:
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> After I wrote the below, I found:
> 1: Search "Ford Parts", I found 1 site that looked inviting but there=20
> are more: http://www.fordparts.com/default.aspx?gnav=3Dfoot:features
> 2: Enter Vin number, and click appropriate links, should take you to a=20
> parts diagram. There appeared to be a half dozen differentmodels for=20
> that vehicle.
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> Don't know which model transmission that is, but might be a C-4 or C-6.=20
> Is it and overdrive transmission? It might be an E4OD. There should be=20
> ametal or white plastic film tag on the transmission that will have a=20
> part number on it that will define the model/variation specifically.=20
> Search (Google) that number, should be able to find a parts list that=20
> will define the part, number and price.
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> When you say donut, I'll go a little further, like the top of an aerosol=
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> can, but not quite as high? Could be a modulator or a piston servo. How=20
> is the piece held in place? spring clip, bracket and screws? A picture=20
> is worth 1000 words.
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> Where is it leaking, did it rust through a hole? At a joint where it=20
> comes apart? Clean area thoroughly, then start very briefly. Might just=20
> be needing a replacement O-ring. Be careful dissembling there could be=20
> strong springs, and/or fluids under high pressure. Might be safer to=20
> take to a shop. If the transmission doesn't have to be removed should be=
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> inexpensive. Might be you can get it apart and not back together, then=20
> expensive tow. :(
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> On 5/7/13 2:56 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote:
>> This is my 3rd day of scanning the web for an answer to a question.
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>> There is a leak on a 1996 Ford Explorer AWD V6 Automatic transmission.
>> There are two donut sized protrusions on the passenger side of the the t=
ransmission.
>> The one most forward is jetting fluid.
>> What are these protrusions for ?
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>> Gus

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