When I had a the transmission shop look at it before my first long trip, they didn't seem to think it was a huge problem, but if it's a sign of failure, I should maybe sell the car before I lose money on it. I do have a service record from the previous owner of the fourth shaft or something like that being replaced around 90,000 miles. So I do know that the transmission has been opened up before. I've stuck a lot into the car (new fuel pressure regulator, spark plugs & wires, MAF sensor, front lower control arms, sway bar, camber adjusting bolt, front hub assembly, supercharger & serpentine belts, front axles & axle seals etc), but I paid a lot less for it than it's worth. If I end up replacing the transmission, I'm pretty sure it would negate any savings so far.
