Ralk, reminded me of the 2.5 I just replaced in mine. Pretty easy job. I got 144,000 out of the first, so we'll see how this one does. I notice a slight power increase, but nothing awe-inspiring. 2.5's are what they are!!!

Oh, by the way, how was/is the idle on you're 2.5? I cannot get this thing to idle smooth or like I want it to idle. The old motor was the same way. Maybe it's inherent to a 2.5. My tachometer is steady as can be but the vibration is still there.