Jake: Thanks for the advice. Actually, I priced new/rebuilt units, and your suggestion will both save me time and worry.

Question: If I replace the fluid with synthetic, I will need to purge the old fluid. Is the synthetic fluid a different color so I can tell when the old fluid has been cleared?

Thanks, again. To all who responded!

PS We're still havin' fun. The crew chief and CFO told me yesterday though, that the next car we get will be all set up. Don't know if she realized that the word 'next' implies that this car is not the last race car we'll own! Better shut up while I'm ahead!!!!