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my 2.3L has an access hole in the bottom of the engine oil pan. coarse this is usually covered in several layers of oil, road grime, and dried mud. Did you look behind the starter?
yes it is possible that a flush will loosen up the old containiments. it also does not include a filter and gasket replacement. however there is not much additional cost other than the added cost of ATF and additives. it is my opinion that a flush is a superior tranny service to the old pan/filter change.