well the tranny was leaking fluid and seeing as it is only at the 72k mark it shouldn't be happening...also cams were leaking...i think the 500 dollars is to reseal the transmission if only that....clutch may be worn but i have no idea....all i saw was the transmission leaking as well as the cam...the mechanic owns his own shop and is a family friend...he was giving his honest opinion because my father wasn't there and he also reported the same thing to my father over the cell phone...so that seems to be the biggest problem...