[rncotton]

Thanks for all the info .. and yes, I know it requires pulling the side cover. (actually mentioned that in my original post)

Well, after 3 days of driving it twice a day for short trips ... symptoms remained the same. When cold, it slips. Fresh fluid and Lubeguard didn't solve it. So the car has been parked until I get parts. Glad we have the 2nd car for the wife to drive and I get a company car.

I've got a friend who races and he's letting me bring it over and borrow his shop (lift, air tools, engine hoist, etc ...) Another buddy is parts manager at a Saturn dealership so he's letting me buy the parts pretty cheap.

So I've got my solenoid, side cover gasket, and filter coming in tomorrow. I ordered the manual on the tranny, which should be here this week. I guess I'll be driving over to the shop and putting it on the lift. We'll see what all has to come out to gain access to the side cover.

I'll try to get enough photos to put together an online tutorial and walkthrough for those who may need to do this in the future.