First post is a sad one - engine died

[lasturbo]

Is there "updates" that these reman companies need to be performing to fix the "known" issues on the 3.5 especially the consumption probs?

I brought my question up because I remember reading somewhere the 99 3.5 is more prone to the consumption and/or engine failure but the 2000-2001 3.5 is not as susceptible. Just curious what the differences are, if any, and what can be done to improve the engine if it needed to be replaced (ie better gaskets, better piston rings, better oiling etc.).