ok, we disassembled the engine this morning... here is what we found:

1. #1 connecting rod snapped in half...
2. small hole on "oil pan feed tubing"?? around #1 cylinder pos.
3. small chips and cracks inside the block (not comb. chamber) where the broken rod slapped against the motor walls.

we took all the pistons and rods out, and i took the head off and checked it out. everything on it seems to be ok.. the valves could prolly use replacing anyways. so i took the head to a machine shop here and asked them how much to port and polish and 3-angle valve job. he told me he couldnt P&P but he could 3 angle it for $100...what do you guys think is this worth it? also, about how much would a P&P run me? thanks for any help and advice...

-jp

p.s. first time takin one apart, hell first time messin with one period other than just putting it in a car. i had a good time doing it and i learned a little bit.. good experience at the least