I drained out the fluid I could through the plug, got about 88oz worth. I put it into clear glass containers, and didn't see any contaminates in the fluid at all. Pushed the car off the ramps, checked the dipstick, none showed. Started the car, there was no engagement in D or R. Kept adding fluid until I had put it all back in, which put the level at the bottom line. Same problem... no movement in R and an odd sound in D.
Of course as the car was idling the serp tensioner shock overheated and barfed all of its oil out.
That made a nice stinky smoke cloud. At least it didn't catch fire.
I'm getting closer and closer to parting the car out. It seems like any time I fix one thing 2 other things break
The car is on jackstands for now, fluid draining. I'll tear into the valve body again tomorrow.
Thanks,
-J