It’s Not the Transmission! That Would Have Been All Bad

Originally, my car trouble was suspected to be the transmission.  It may have been paranoia, but if you heard the noise I heard and you are not automotive savvy, what would you think.  The whip has been driven and tested by the mechanic and Yours Truly and its definitely not the transmission.  Anyway, the problem ended up being something completely different.  BTW, it hit the pocket but didn't kill it.  Thank God!