All is good now. Transmission rebuilt. The main problem was the B3 clutch seal was actually coming apart. All of the clutches and bands looked good including the reverse clutches. Other seals were hard as a rock. Went ahead and did a complete rebuild. It is like it is an entirely different car. It is so smooth and responsive. The transmission must have been doing things I didn't know about. Final cost with all clutches, bands, seals, converter, modulator valve, etc and labor and tax was $1637. I felt this was fair. I am so happy.
Paul

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)