I might be interested in the car, any chance you could foward some pictures, I am afraid there is no low cost solution, the rods in the car bend, I am surprised they got 195k miles out of the engine, chances are the person donating the car had some symtoms, usually increased oil consumption, rougher idle, possible knock, usually the number one and two cyl go first. They are really nice cars when dialed in. At your millage some other things to consider are the transmission tends to get tired around 200k. depending on its previous maint. history. Good luck
Ron