Thanks for the replies.<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Louisiana is tempting, been too long since I've been out that way. Phoenix is a bit closer, but still a haul.
Found a 1997 3.5sohc a few hours from here. Still in the truck, they will let me run a comp test, but they won't let me remove it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> The pricy mill in SLC was run, good comp test, 110000mi, they will let me pull the lower oilpan and 90day return. At least between Denver and SLC, if I see something I don't like, I can leave it and not feel too bad.
Thanks again....

95 Montero SR 3.5 sitting on the sidelines.
96 Montero LS Daily driver.
88 Audi 90 Quattro marking it's territory.
69 Bronco built but uncut garage queen.
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