[suprra_girl]

it is quite normal to find a little bit of oil in your intake pipe and intercooler pipes.... if there is bucketloads.. k you have problems heh

now.. pulling trans with engine

that depends on how big your hands are... and if you have an engine hoist that goes high enuf heh

personally... i unbolt the trannie from the engine, unplug ecu, pull it thru to engine.. pull engine

i would say you've thrown a rod bearing.... so drop the sump (oil pan) and have a look to see whats in the bottom.... (don't forget to drain the oil first :P)