doug nash (richmond) 5 speed

[98SVT - was 06GT]

Not a crack. It's the parting line between the L & R sides. These are easy to work on Being able the pull a whole side off means you don't need to snake the parts in and out of the top (or side) cover. I circled the reliefs that aid in getting the halves apart.

[TA Coupe]

This is the crack that I was specifically referencing.

      Roy

[TLea]

Thank you everyone for your added input. Transmission has been sold.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

This is the crack that I was specifically referencing.

      Roy

Not a crack. Shadow of the relief machined into the case.