Got the starter, Tbars, and all the little misc crap back in tonight. Seems to be running well. Took it for a spin around the block and ran it through all the gears and it shifts well and drives like normal.

So for the moment, I'm going to call it a success. I'll monitor the fluids for the next few weeks and make sure nothing looks funky.

Woo!

So total cost:
Water Pump, timing belt, misc other belts/supplies: $200
Starter: $170
Transmission: $1200
New computer I built for my buddy who did all the work: $500
Having my baby back: Priceless

Mark