SOS IN THE N.W., Transaxle woes Options

[rascobo]

I just gave up my duplex w/garage due to both ill health and economy and with plans to move out of state in search of work. I've almost completed a two year restoration of my car and was just awaiting the arrival of a starter part to have it on the road again but had to move the car to another location. Attempting to compression start it in reverse it started, along with the godawful sound of grinding chunks of metal. Shutting it down I checked the C-V joints for play but they're solid, also it doesn't grab or make noise pushing it in neutral.
It's my only car at present and I'm looking for someone in the Portland- SW Wash./NW ORE. area with a good sideshift they'll sell/trade, or the knowledge to help me repair mine (damn, I knew I'd regret missing the Evil Doctors clinic this spring).

Due to the move my internet connection may be intermittent, so here's my phone:503-887-3634

Thanks,
Rascobo aka Scott Bolan

[avidfanjpl]

Sorry to hear the news, Scott -

Are you sure it was the tranny? Could it be the clutch? Did the clutch work reasonably well?

If the CV's on the inside work, there could be trouble on the one's in the trailing arms, but it sounds more like a trashed gear or something. Did you have any kinds of tranny issues prior?

I am way not any expert, but I did just lose a CV, but it just spun and did not grind.

But, I went nowhere.

Good luck,

John