Ginding noise in 94 civic 5sp tranny

[Rocky]

when it's usually over 1500-2000 rpm.
I have to check the fluid level (I don't know if the previous owner ever changed it) and also check the exh. pipe - but there is no noise if the car is not moving no matter what the rpm is. I was planning on replacing the clutch, pplate and throwout bearing, but at 176k miles, I wonder if I am better off buying a used tranny from a junk yard?

 

[Rocky]

I found out I have to remove the lower ball joints, will try to do this afternoon after I get a tool. I mistakenly though the driveshafts would bolt to flanges on the tranny like on a VW I worked on years ago.

 

[Rocky]

I ended up ordering a rebuilt tranny for $500 shipping from CA. I hope to have in a week. The old one was making so many grinding noises plus the 3rd gear syncro was worn out too,