yes - I had the same problem.
Had to buy the $10 connector to get the rings...could have reused the connector and just put the new rings on the old connector - but caution and PITA under the car job rendered my conscience to go the whole hog and use the new connector.
Problem solved.
Did I say already what a PITA that job was (without a hoist) - espesh getting the thing seated correctly.

But I dont read anywhere that this was the original post diagnosis - simply "leaked a LOT of transmission fluid onto the garage floor while I was away for 2 weeks".
It may now be fixed as CanadaB hasnt returned since the original post.