Thanks, I did read the rod bender thread. I have heard about this in the past but was not sure if all 3.5's applied.

I am my own mechanic, but cannot afford the time (or a bunch of W140 parts) to go all through this thing, My TD is my Baby and is getting some major lovin this winter, as will my Samurai ( I recently cracked the 1.6 VW block when retourqing head of my totally rebuilt motor!)
I need to avoid another big time suck project, It's just that it is in my lot waiting for me - she's seems to have found me. The convenience factor is worth something to me.

Yea, the red permatex was a red flag, but it does run well and has no leaks.

Thanks again.