Newly Installed Transmission - Same Grinding and NEW CV Joint Clunk!

[TermTrky]

I just bought a supposedly good transmission with 90K on it. I removed my last 5-Speed because there was a constant grinding noise, clutch in or out. And then the transmission locked up completely.


Now, I've installed the new 5-Speed. The constant scraping-like noise is back (Put in a new throw-out bearing too). It happens idle, and first through third or so. The scraping is not as bad now, and only intermittent. Couldn't be a heat shield, the way it sounds.

Also, my CV Joints clunk bad now (They were perfect before removal). I thought I was treating the axles well, although they were exposed to some very sharp angles upon removal.

Last time this happened (My last DSM), I was able to tap the joints all of the way into the transmission and the clunking stopped (Hopefully this is the case).

Any insight, or similar experience, is appreciated!

 

[TermTrky]

. The driver's side wheel almost fell off. Lugs weren't tight. Ehhh retightening is good. Will take a vid of the grinding

 

[TermTrky]

Update: 2nd Day on this transmission. All of the quirks have been worked out.

But the scraping noise always goes away when the clutch is disengaged (Pedal in).

Brand new throw-out bearing, though it could rotate about 1/8" in the fork.

Maybe my clutch fork is the culprit?