unexpected issue with the 6sp

[HomerMAC]

THAT PLACE IS A SCAM. The workshop they use next door is even a bigger rip off. There are times I've seen them not changing filters on oil changes (use this example becasue if you skimp on something so basic, then how good can your major work be)?. They work with the few dealers around them and always patch problems up.

Essentially they make it look like new.. and do what it takes to get the car running for a few months. I've seen it first hand. I used to be close with that workshop owner then they screwed mE on my LSD trans rebuild. I NEVER went back and severed relations with them.

The dealers came there and would be like "make it work for now". they always went with the cheapest stuff they can find and replaced it to have it running for a while. Im sorry to hear about the trouble you went through.
BUT buying a used car from a dealer especially is something that should be done with great care. You might find some gems.. but most of the time.. its just fools gold.

I prefer private sales for used cars. And the dif. in price (1-3k) between a private sale and dealer sale some what compensates the mech. work that will arise after owning the car I THINK.

good luck... and its still a nice 540. m-teknic ?