Thanks for the replys.

A few days after the initial posting I was on a (downhill)freeway entrance ramp, accelerating in 4th when the engine zinged up 500 revs before I had a chance to lift off of the throttle. Now I know for certain the clutch is on its last legs. I decided to splurge (extra $70)and have ordered the HD version of the LUK cluthc kit, their "Pro Gold Performance" P/N 09-901. I hope the clutch effort is not too much greater than stock and that it has a smooth take up. With the weight of the trans, this is not a clutch that I would want to replace again anytime soon just because I did not like the feel of it.

Now does anyone have an old throwout bearing laying around that they could take a picture of & post. Bearing needs to be from a 2.6L. Does not matter if it is 2WD or 4WD. Thanks