Hey Scott, got your msg., thanks, I'll heed your advice. Now, I'll replace my engine with another V6, but I don't wish to be back to square one. What happened with the current engine was a rod through the block as I understood it. This apparently was due to (I believe) sludge, or the heat from the oil that's circulated not being able to escape. I'm not a mechanic, and I really don't remember the reasons for the blown V6. What I've been told is that this is common, and that this V6 is a lousy engine. How do I avoid this again with the replacement V6?