Personally, I would seperate & drop the tranny just to clean it up & regasket it maybe even paint it. You'll regret not checking it out & cleaning it up when you put the engine back in. I would also replace the u-joints as you'll have it all tore apart anyway. Just my 2 cents. The tranny actually drops out really easy with a floor jack. Anyway keep us posted. Remember to work smarter not harder & to be safe....


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