OK well, the shop called back. They quoted me $2000 to put in a used transmission from a junkyard, because they are only willing to do the job if they can open up the transmission and replace all the seals or whatever while they are at it.

I told them I can't spend that much money on that car so I'm going to drive it home. I'll either buy a different car or more likely, I'll get a used transmission from a junkyard and do the swap myself when I have time. I've done harder jobs before and I just can't make myself pay so much money for this job. I think I can get a used transmission for close to 500 bucks and just do the work myself.

Actually to be honest, I am a little bit excited to do the job myself, crazy right?

Any suggestions on a good place to buy a clutch, throwout bearing, and whatever other parts I will need for this job? If anyone who knows what parts I will need could give me some advice that would be great! I've never swapped out a manual transmission especially one with a transfer case. I am guessing the hardest part will be putting the clutch on correctly and adjusting it or whatever it is you do to the clutch?

I have the shop manuals so that helps!

Also does anybody know, are all the model years of manual transmission compatible with each other? Any gotchas I need to watch out for when picking which manual transmission to put in?