Thanks for the time and brain power y'all.

We'll take Putty in tomorrow - two indy shops nearby have been recommended by different peeps. I'll report back when the dust settles.

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1981 240D Automatic - "Putty" 222K mi.
2008 Honda Fit Sport - wife's appliance

Sold due (in part) to now owning a child:
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass - "The Baby" 160K mi.
2006 Ducati Multistrada 620 - 7.5K mi.)