I will not know anything to tell you all until tomorrow. I am still working on this blasted computer, running tests now since it refused to let me update XP.
Sorry to Interrupt ,REFUSING to le you install(update) WIN XP ????? -what are your specs on your PC??? ,may I ask???
If you don,t have any valuable data to lose , I would suggest going with a OS called PUPPY LINUX ( 5.28 ver.) it is the oNLY LinuX oS ,I have used that actually lets you use DVDS ( watch, Rip). And has Readable Documentation to use. Just google up Puppy LinUX / Barry Kauler , or go to PC Utilities UK .com .
Getting Back to your Car , This makes ME want to get a Radiator cap for my Mom,s 1996 Toyota Camry -I have the SAME Symptoms!!!!
I had a 86 Lebaron with a Bad headgasket ,and it Was not the same situation as yours , Graduall degradation of power , Foggy output in Tailpipe ,and rough idle were the syptoms .
Regards , STU