Unfortunately no [answers]. I guess I asked too many questions
In the mean time, I had to replace the transmission mount, the engine mounts, and strut mounts on the SL. Plus the transmission on the CL was leaking as I was trying to fix it last weekend. The steering damper on the SL went bad as well. The list goes on ....

keeping me busy.
I am still hoping someone will help answering the questions soon

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