Shep -

I think its a RWD. At leaast, I can't see any drive mechanics in ther
engine bay that indicate a FWD.

But as I've clearly demonstrated, I know nothing of such things.

Im just hopin to get  a car that doedsn't boil over or blow head
gaskets when I go on job interviews.

Thanks
Matt

Comboverfish - et al  -

Thanks so much!!!! for the comments/suggestions. Based on what you have
all said, I have to conclude its a FWD - it's just that I alway thought
a FWD had what more or less looked like a transmission in the engine
bay to me; I see no such beast here; but - Im an idiot when it comes to
newer models.

I used to have a 71 fury, and a 71 442 that I rebuilt the motors in, so
I know enough to be dangerous, but I'm the first to admit Im way ou t
of my leauge here.

Illl see if I can get ahold of a camers to take some pics. The
'resistor' thing is white, about 1"square, and 4 -5 " long. (im also a
dangerous elctronics buff, and it looks to me like a very high wattage
resistor. Perhaps it serves some other function such as shutting off
the fan; I really don't know. I can tell you it is in the picture of
the documentation for the replacement motor I bought.  It's mounted
directly on the fan shroud.

Also, the advice about not buying  a fan before doing a compression
test is well taken. In fact, I took it to a mechanic to do just that;
he charged me $150, said he would then need to order another $400 of
parts - AND THEN tell me whether the head gaskets needed to be
replaced.

In short, I got taken.

Current status is I replaced the fan ($30), tommorrow Im going to use
some prestone radiator cleaner to flush the system out, and then refill
with new antifreeze/water.

Anyway, after replacing the fan I let the car idle for 30 mins, and all
temps remained normal. Last week my friend let it idle for 5 - 10 mins
and MASSIVE overhrating ensued.

I'll keep ya all updateted, and send pictures as I can.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP.

Matt