If dropping the tranny is easier then that's the way i'll go, altho at this point none of it sounds easy. I noticed in the Chilton's they say " don't put the tranny jack under the pan as damage could result," Geez, where else would the jack go! The SVX is becoming like an old Harley, if you own one you better know how to work on it... I prefer driving it. Anyway thanks for the advice.