Thank you for all the help I have received so far, all problems aside
from the windshield wiper fluid pump have been fixed and everything
works great ... except ... There is a very loud knocking coming from my
engine.  It was not there a few days ago and has since come up.  If
gets louder and more frequent when i accelerate and therefore i deduct
it is directly related to my block ... since the noice is coming from
that area, that helps to figure that too ...

 On this one, i have not the first clue where to start or where to
look.  My buddy suggested checking the oil level, color, and
concentration.  I will do this first thing, but is there anything else
that i can check to diagnose / fix this problem?  Thank you all again.

 Christopher