That sounds like a plan. Appreciate it. I'll call as time gets closer.

Hey, I didn't read through all three pages so this may have been mentioned already. There is a stamped "0" on the flywheel and on the pressure plate. Those two marks need to be at least 120º off set from each other or you can get a vibration from there too. Later, Tim

Thanks Tim. When I swap the tranny out in May (with Torxxx's replacement) I'll make sure that they are so.

Hey, I didn't read through all three pages so this may have been mentioned already. There is a stamped "0" on the flywheel and on the pressure plate. Those two marks need to be at least 120º off set from each other or you can get a vibration from there too. Later, Tim

 

That's definitely something to check while the tranny is out. The vibration stops when the transmission stops, so I don't think that's the problem though.

Kelly, if you got some time before you take off next week, I'll meet you some place and let you take it for a drive (maybe rally it a bit). I'd value your assessment.

Triple check bolts/nuts holding drive shaft to rear diff.

 

Crawl up under there. Look at the crossmember for the tranny. There is an arrow on it; make sure its pointing forward

 

Black gear oil is a bad sign

 

Good luck