thanks for the info, i will be working on it the next few weeks here and there. I think once i get the stuff out of the way it will be easier to figure out, ill probibly just replace everything because it has 230K on the motor and its been a really good runner especially not having any major leaks, i have never even changed the timing belt which boggles peoples minds but my mechanic said its pretty shredded and couldnt believe it was still going