sicksubie - I'll check tranny and listen for rear wheel bearings - thanks a lot.
BTW have you guys ever tried autorx in the tranny? As you probably know already, it is an ester and lanolin based mild detergent that gently cleans. It is darn near performing miracles on the BITOG board. Worth reading up on if your not familiar with it yet.
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