I somewhat agree, damage like that might not have been known driving "around the block", however the gear oil would def tell the story, there had to of been debris in it judging from the damage and debris in the case. Either way, I have no tranny, reza has hooked me up with an essential part, (thanks Reza) so hopefully I can get something together to make me mobile, I want to race my baby. I'm into this tranny for almost $400 total. So it's done, I know what it owes me, some compensation would be ideal, however, I don't think that will happen.

Thanks to all for the comments and support, happy racing!

Jim

looks fairly minor in my opinion. want me to take comparison pics between that and my tranny coming off in a week??, it grinds all gears, I dont have 4th, 5th pops out, my tranny sees more grinding than a mexican rave club.