87.5CGT trans.

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My transmission went out today.  I have never had any problems with it until 
yesterday i noticed that when i got into second, and accelerated, it felt 
weak, then the power would come back and all would be good, for some reason, 
i think that it wouldn't do it after my engine got warmed up, but im not to 
sure.  anyway today, i was steadily crusin at 50 and it started grinding, and 
the car wouldnt go, and i rolled off the road, put it in park, cut my engine, 
then restarted it, and put it into reverse, nothing but grinding in every 
gear, not really loud like but alot of different clicks and sounds, (my 
engine runs great).  my car is now about 5 miles away from my house, i will 
pull it home tomorrow morning with a friends truck.  I was wondering how hard 
is it to replace the transmission myself, ive only done a few maintenance 
jobs on her, changing oil, brakes, bearings, minor stuff,  and i know how 
every thing works, (ive had her for 2 years, and this is the first time that 
i haven't been able to at least get her home) except the trans. also, any 
ideas on what happened, i hope  ive given enough info on my problem.  Thanks, 
Donny