tranny went bad on type44. Shall I be surpised?

[kbogach]

Hi all,

yesterday I finally found a reason for variable vibration in my 200tqa 
'89  - flanges for axles wobble big deal.    My friend mechanic said 
bearings in tranny are worn out.    I was shocked as I thought that 
manual tranny are indestructible while having oil in it.  I even  used  
this "axiom" as one of  self defense tricks  on "get newer 
car"-advisers.   It always had RedLine inside since I bought it in 
2002.    I've never heard of type 44 failed tranny.   Am I alone out 
there?   
Rear brake hose gave up when I was torquing wheel nut an my friend 
stepped on brakes to hold the car.  I took the news better than that but 
still upset.  
I would appreciate if someone have a recommendation on whether I should 
rebuild the tranny or get one from junk yard.  I never dealt this 
trannies before.   Also, what should I do while there except rear crank 
seal, clutch(?)?  Linkage ball was replaced 2 years  ago when I did head 
rebuild.   

Thanks.
Konstantine  (standing strong under rain of advises to get rid of  
"this.... m-m-m... car")
200tqa '89
Urs4 '93