so basically this transmission is junk for my application. whats your recommendation. once upon a time i was GM technician could do most any work thrown my way but never had the opportunity to learn how to rebuild these trannys even though i really want to learn them, and now i work on british cars ( land rover, and jaguars, aston martins etc.) primarily, still love GM and grand prix's, ive had 3 GP's now, 2002 gtp coupe, 2000 gtx sedan (black as seen in pic) and my 1997 gtx sedan ( as currently out of commission in my driveway with a a brand spankin new 3.8 and SC just needs a tranny now ..... again lol