CV joints and transmission question Options

[narino]

Hi all,

I'm back to working on the forever project. I started looking over old items a nightmare mechanic did several years ago. I wanted to get your thoughts on a few items before I get in too deep.

Previous mechanic changed my CV joints. Didn't think to ever check them after the that. I took a look a few days ago and noticed the joints seem to be throwing a lot of grease. Boots looked OK though. After wiping some grease off the joint it looks like I might be missing the paper gasket. From watching Ian Karr's video on CV joints it looks like the paper gasket is thick and flush to the outside. Thoughts? See image below for reference.

Also, the CV bolt clamp plates seem to be missing. I'm sure the schnorr washer is missing as well.

Transmission - I'm still having issues with 3rd and 5th. I read you can carefully use a scissor jack between the back of the transmission (muffler off) and the body to push the tranny/engine assembly forward. I took a look and couldn't find a safe place to place the jack against the body without possibly bending something. The only thing there seems to be the edge of the heat shielding for the muffler. Has anyone done this that could offer direction? See second image below.

Because I don't trust anything this mechanic did back in the day, I'm posting the 3rd image to see if this is normal. The bottom of the transmission by the bellhousing has a small window that looks open. Is this correct, or is it supposed to be closed/gasketed?

Lastly, does anyone have a body shop in the Los Angeles area that knows 914s that they could recommend? Or can I buy some time from a local knowledgeable teener to take a look at her for me? I need help assessing the dreaded rust issue..

Thanks all!