As mentioned in my introductory thread the car had been out of service for four years. After the tech had gotten her running again, rebuilt the systems, he naturally took her out for a test drive. I commented to him that the tranny was none too good - remembering well how slow the synchronizes had become. "Actually it shifted quite well" he told me. "Really?" said I with amazement. And when I finally picked up the car I found he was correct. No, she's not slick like a new Miata, but no where near as balky as she had been. The change? New tranny fluid!
Oh, and the rear end is quieter now too. Silly me! I should have done this years ago!

-don