My buddy has proven to me that a 22re with over 200,000 is not ready to give up easily. Do a compression check on the cylinders. If the hill were steep enough, I would have thought to myself, "duh.... next time put the e-brake on dummy." Not about the engine being wore out. I wouldn't worry about it if it runs fine. I know my Montero would do the same thing if the hill were steep enough and it runs great. Fix the front seal and drive it another 200k. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

88 Raider- sitting on a full size Chevy frame with 35.5x11.50x16 Dyna Torque II tractors
89 Montero- stock 2.6 M/T 30-9.50 BFG all terrains on American Racing Wheels
99 2500 Ram- 285-75-16 Uniroyal all terrains,straight pipes with no cat (yes its loud)