Happily, both passenger and driver are OK although a bit worse for wear.

I did the 3.0 conversion/build and I must say to James that the 2.5 was the cleanest motor I've seen with that kind of mileage on it. I told Aaron at the time that I didn't believe him about the mileage. Figured the motor must have been replaced/rebuilt somewhere along the way. The cylinder bore cross hatch was still visible!

In more ways than 1, the transaxle was the problem.

Anyhow, it appears that there will be another conversion coming along soon, right Aaron! It would be a waste to let that motor and all the new and custom suspension parts go to the wrecker/crusher.


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