The noise itself is very hard to describe. The culprit always whirrs("whirrr", not really a whine "weeee" <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)on accel or decel, and is extremely audible when downshifting. Lately the tranny has had to be caressed to go into 3rd-5th, especially at higher speeds; 35mph+. The tranny is always filled with redline MT90, and it was changed no more than 3 months ago, same time as rdiff. I dont think that im throwing parts at it, I believe 235K on a tranny and 105K on a clutch are very reasonable, consideriing the abuse they have seen. Ill let them die in peace, just not both at once.?

I have no clue as to what solenoids you are talking about?
Master/slave cyl maybe? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Thanks
JT