While "checkin out" the new rod, I looked toward the front axle and low and behold, drip marks all over it. Looked up toward the area between the engine oil pan and the Transmission oil pan and discovered a "red fluid" all over the bolt heads. Goes in on Thursday, I'll post the results.

If you have a 02 SCREW, just peek at the front axle from behind!!!
Better SAFE than SORRY!!!!

Good luck and let's HOPE this is an isolated incident!!

Joey "O"