Made some progress today, thanks for your suggestions.
Was able to get the transmission out. Did find the triple square bill on the left bottom. Was able get a set from Ace Hardware locally to take that out.
Did see what I did not want to see!

The bolt of the IMS bearing cover was lying at the bottom peeping from under the flywheel! Means I have IMS bearing issues. Did not see oil leakage though..not sure that is going to of much help...:-)
Now I cannot get the bearing cover off. Will try next weekend. Too tired for today.
Any suggestions will be appreciated...