Will explore more options. Techs I use are Going to check ATF level one more time.

I’ve always been a believer in stock is best. I always thought our German friends over engineered everything but I guess this transmission got the cold shoulder. I enjoy the car as is and would just like to enjoy it as long and as happily as I did my old 1990 V8. I’m a hanger oner when it comes to cars. Unfortunately I don’t have the time or more importantly the skill set of all you hardcore wrenchers. I look into that engine shoehorned in there and all those hoses, wires, sensors, pipes and so on. I’d be the guy with a dozen bolts left over with no home at the end. I applaud all of you. I’ll report back after they check the fluid and in the meantime do my tranny research.

Stay healthy everyone.