getting my move on

Man, Rion, you just ain't go no luck. Wish I was closer to where you were, I'd figure out a way to tow your camper and ur SUV down to PCB. There are so many wrecked suv's down there that you can't help to find one that runs better than what you have. I'd seriously take it someplace to find out if it really is toast, or if it's just some internal part that needs fixin. I know you can get a rebuilt crate 6 cyl motor from Advanced Auto for around $1000 or less. Sounds to me like you've already spent almost that much just to find out from your "ace" mechanic that the engine is shot. All stuff he should have been able to tell right off.