Hello All,
Update on the shudder. After changing the fluid/filter, the shudder lessened. I was told to add some Shudder Fix, I did so, and the shudder is all but gone. Only problem left now is slippage, seems worse when the trans downshifts to 2nd. Also notice it on take off from a stop, however manually down/up shifting seems to lessen if not eliminate the slip. Anyway, I seem to have "bought" myself a little time to decide what to do with the trans. I can't get ballpark estimates from a trans shop, but have seen prices ranging from $950 to $1800, here and other places on the net. Thanks for your input.