Originally Posted by JEBalles

Well, it's no longer transferring power from the engine to the wheels and it's a manual, so I don't think there are any vacuum components in the transmission. My pop thinks it could be a blown clutch disc. The car has 250,000 miles, I have records back to 190,000 with no clutch replacement, so it sounds plausible. I don't think I'll need a new transmission. But right now I'm just working on finding the best way to remove the transmission. What are 'witness' marks? Just paint marks to remember in what position everything was installed? As for the exhaust, from what I've read elsewhere, it's a real pain in the arse to disassemble. I don't want to have to drill or hacksaw. Is it possible to remove the transmission without touching the exhaust, besides the bracket that is bolted to the transmission?