[konish]

JohnnyO,
I completely understand about prepping for the worst case scenario...better to be prepared to spend some hefty dough than to have it sneak up on ya. Truth be told, when I bought my car, I was in a similar mind set. However, as I have learned more and more I find these cars to be pretty tough...especially the 3.0 and 3.2 motors. There are cheaper alternatives that people have used with much success (eg replating the cyls and going with J&E pistons) and I've been kcking that idea around as well. However, I will say that since I only intend to pull the motor apart once expecting the same 20 years of service I may just pull out all the stops and build the motor I want once and for all....

R/
Dustin