hey guys. thanks so very much for the comments and pictures. unfortunately, i am still searching the a/t throttle control cable starting at the transmission. i have removed the catalytic converter on the driver side attempting to locate the cable to no avail. please confirm that the cable is mounted on the driver's side of the transmission. in addition, i have removed the intake manifold, etc to get a better view from the top. my next act of desperation is to remove the catalytic converter on the left side to get a better view.