My deepest appreciation for any helpful replies to this message. The short of it is that I am having my engine replaced. I know that a "good mechanic should know" but I want to be a good owner and ask the right questions, just like I would with my doctor. So please help me.....what, in your opinion, should be done while the engine is out? What are the good question to ask? Thanks so much. If it is not too much of a bother, please email me to let me know you replied. baldfield@aol.com Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you.