Hang in there ACL.. You'll love it once it gets warm outside and you have the top down.. I just put a reman. engine in my '97 SE. Only $1199.00 .. So worst case new engine and it really isn't that expensive. Assuming you can do the work yourself.

Ralk
'97 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L 105k Miles
Recent Replacements: Cam Shaft, Lifters, Push Rods, Distributor, Dist. Cap/button, Plugs, Oil Pump, Oil Sending Unit, Timing Chain/sprokets, and all associated gaskets.