I keep going over it in my head and looking at the pictures trying to figure out what I could have possibly done wrong - I was super-careful (I thought), and really, I just don't see how it could have gone in any way but correctly - I mean...damn! Ah, well...gotta let the knuckles and muscles heal up a bit before I try to crack it open again. It runs great now except for the lack of reverse. Anyway, I'm glad you're still subscribed - I'll definitely let you know what I come up with. I'll take some pics to throw up here, but only if you promise not to hold it against me that I didn't clean the outside of the case and paint it up all purdy like yours =o)

Here's a thought - have you (or anyone here) ever tried taking a tranny apart while it's still in the car? When I was putting it back on (basically bench-pressing it into place while I lay on my back), I got to thinking that i could have first put the bellhousing half on the engine, then put the shafts back in place, then the case, etc. Just a thought =o) - it's heavy when it's in one piece.