Thanks Wayne for the offer,
I am curious to see what the cause was for the rod breaking. After our conversation last night, got me thinking the engine may of been incorrectly built. Don't know, it was not my car 10,000 miles ago.
Will let you know what the steps taken in preparation of the trip.
Hope it can fit in a Pacifica! We are going to make a beach trip out of it for the wife and boy. All staying with my brother Scott.
Regardless, we (I) will get to the root of the problem and go from there. I have a feeling this might be a long project to get the car running again. I will be saving for a 3.6 liter, preferably a 1995 993 engine.
Thanks again Wayne for your advise last night!
Mike