Quote Originally Posted by Project84 View Post

The car intermittently starts up and has very rough idle for 2 or 3 seconds then dies.
I'd say a gummed up throttle body / idle air valve. pretty easy to do and at 100K it probably needs it.

I typically use NAPA silicone wires
I use napa wires with no problem -- others say stock. either way.

Final question:
Since the car has just rolled 100k miles, I assume it's recommended to have the tranny flushed.
no, probably just drop the pan and do the filter would be fine.

Are there spin-on filters and a trans dain hole, or should I take this car to a shop?
no spin ons, and no drain on the pan... but you shouldn't take it to a shop either. get yourself a good filter and some Dex6 and you're good to go. I'd do it myself just to make sure the fluid is right.

good luck.