I appreciate the words of encouragement. I am sure the problem is probably very obvious to someone accustomed to finding these issues. This is the first car I have owned that did not have a warranty in 8 or 9 years. The car sounds rough at idle, all speeds really. There is a lot of vibrations from the engine. It is leaking or burning or something about a quart of oil per tank of gas. I get popping noises while accelerating through low speed turns, only while accelerating and happens both directions. Not sure if that is cv's or cat or what. It also pops out of 2nd if I do not hold it back when disengaging clutch/increasing throttle.
I know the basic principles and parts of an engine but am not well versed in diagnosing problems, I simply do not have the practice. I am having some issues getting paid with a recent transition that happened with who pays me. Once they get their stuff together and pay me what I was due 2 weeks ago, I plan on going through and checking out all of the suggestions people have given me here.
I am not intimidated by it, just lacking funds and knowledge at the time. Thus me being here for the knowledge while the funds are worked out in their time
. Thanks again to everyone.