One thing I forgot to mention is that the dipstick shows "over-full" on
trans fluid, as if it's not circulating or being pumped into the tranny when
the van is running.  Could this also have to do with the filter being
stopped up?

JJ

but the transmission makes a loud squealing  noise similar to a loose
>power-steering or A/C belt.
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>I don't know anything about the auto either but I can relate this.
>If the filter in the tranny is stopped up that is the sound I've had with
>many GM, Ford products.
>If the owner tried out of a can fixes this will often stop up filter
>screens.
>
>Stan Wilder
>
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