Wow. Just wow. Thank you guys so much for the responses!
I have a 96. the last 7 of the vin is AS95578, i believe it was originally a M44. Unless there is a way to tell on the new motor, I'd need to call up the shop we got it from for more info.
Its about a 30 min drive from Windsor, I live on the Russian River, about halfway between Jenner and Gurneville. There ARE nice places to eat out here
. Not far from Bodega Bay either, right down Hwy 1.
Right now we're both a little under the weather, and I think next weekend would work better for us anyway. So if anyone could make a trip and lend a hand then we'd appreciate it.