When sc belt is off the noice is still present, doesnt seem to do it in reverse which points to trans. itself or possibly something to do with last ATF swap (filter only reused o-ring, maybe filter to pan contact) Drivers CV boot is bad but joints dont click in turns or circles in parking lots. Guess the next logical place to throw money and time is the driver's side axle or another professional opinion. Maybe someone can benefit from this even if I wind up donating the damn thing to NPR.