All is well now, or atleast I think so. Turns out my IAC valve was all carboned up and just needed a good cleaning.

As far as the tranny creaking is concerned, it stopped along with the hard-catching brakes.

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

I have a cure for most of those ills

Move to FL, your car will appreciate it

 

Lol, all I'd have to worry about is my car blowing away during a hurricane

 

Try running some Seafoam