Well now what?

Maybe hold off on teardown to see if anything can be diagnosed prior to teardown?
I am prepared for a teardown. Maybe I will see something by just removing the valve covers. That would be nice. If not this will be my winter project I guess. I always do something in the winter while the car is stored. I always do a big project, well big for me during the winter. Last year I dropped my trans and had it rebuilt and did a clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing.