well, thanks for all of the replies. i got everything out and apart in about 4 hrs, tomorrow - reassembly. ended up making a little wood thing to keep the trans from rolling and allowing 2 floor jacks to lower it. pilot and throwout bearings were shot but the clutch had lotsa life still in it. biggest problem was getting the shifters out! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> i guess i will replace the rear main seal, while i'm there. thanks again <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

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