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Did that. Trans won't shift unless rpms are high, I reason that it must be a sticking valve.

What did you do to fix the problem?

I will give it a try and let you know what happens

Any thoughts on why it only happens the one time?

It was a "clean and fill" not an actual system flush and it was done after the Sea foam. I was hoping that maybe I had a varnish build up in the valve body but there was no change after replacing the ATF. The symptoms started suddenly i.e. it was working fine one day then the next and ever...

Guilty as charged and $30.00 poorer I did flush and clean as suggested but it made no difference and yes I was referring to tranny codes

Was that an intended pun or a mis spelling?

In the morning the trans won't up shift from first gear until I either floor it or drive it for several blocks and then the change is at a high RPM (3k +) and is extremely harsh when it does finally shift. It only happens the one time and shifts normally for the remainder of the day regardless...

The argument in the office here is regarding recovering from a "fish tail" situation while towing i.e. towing your car on a trailer If the trailer starts to fish tail should you speed up, gently slow down or apply the brake? My vote is to gently slow down but since this has never happened...

The very early models were not equiped with squirters

Shouldn't your list include 550 injectors, fuel pres reg, Lexus AFM and SAFC? Seems to me a lot of the parts you have mentioned are dependant upon a complete and balanced upgraded fuel/intake/management system to reap any significant bennefits.

Older Corolla's use the same shims I bought about 30 of them from the local pick n pull for $5.00!

What kind of problems if any might I encounter running an ACTstage III clutch in regards to premature thrust bearing wear? The pedal is noticably firmer than the stock unit. I have already disconnected the clutch switch so the engine is always started without the clutch pedal being pressed...