Hello Glenn-
quickie here-
I have an 02 PT with 105K on it, standard transmission. I haven't looked under the car, but is the standard similar to the automatic-that is, a gazillion bolts that holds the pan, then once that is pulled-you can access/replace the filter?
I haven't had any problems with shifting, and the car is one of THE Best, if not the best straight drive, I have ever owned!
Thanks in advance- pe2