Thought of this thread today and how much your situation is kind of similar to mine. If my current truck does need a new engine i'm looking at $1500. i gotta get a hold of the shop tomorrow and see what's up. I'm honestly tempted to shelf this truck or sell it. I have my eyes on a 92 F150 if my class mate will let go of it. I think i might have a slight vehicle addiction. Just out of curiosity what kind of truck is it that is giving you issues? Random question only a grease monkey in training would care about. lol.