[Ruley73]

Well I confirmed it today. Not sure exactly what caused it, but the engine threw a rod though the engine block and hit the starter case. I removed the starter (very easy BTW) and pulled out a piece of a connecting rod and some chunks of the block. I'm not sure what I'm going to do next. I've still got about $3000 left to pay on the loan so I'll prolly find a used engine and throw it in. I'm just skeptical that the transmission will go out next shortly after. I think it'll last a while since my wife doesn't drive it very hard and I changed the fluid & filter at about 85K and was going to change it again in the near future.