yeah my next step i figure is to pull the trans and see whats going on with the clutch because i just tried to start the car with the clutch depressed and the trans in 1st. it started fine but whether the clutch is in or out it seems the wheels want to turn. but the wheels turn kinda funky like something is fighting them from spinning freely. well im heading back in the shop to pull it and ill see whats going on and get back with you on it. thank you