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v6 3.4 is 700- 800rpm idle. wouldnt run very nice at 550.. anything up to 1000 will be ok ill. given the age on the motor. you very well could be in need of a gasket set. how many miles you got on her?
She's taken a beating at 161XXX, I already bought a Felpro full engine gasket set though I'm one step ahead.