Thanks littlebuddie! I will do exactly as you say and give her a good going over before I try and take her home. I really appreciate your advice.

I have a route all planned out that avoids any need to go fast, so I'm planning on keeping the speed down. Will stop frequently to make sure nothing is leaking etc. Also going to make a few gas station attendants jealous smile

I have extra radiator fluid, extra oil, a flashlight for crawling under, a tire guage, a compass, and a gas can.

I'm crossing my fingers, wish me luck!

Oh and BTW for everyone who was helping me id the diconnected thing, it is to the cannister oil filter. I called and was told it didn't leak at all, though it uses a little bit of oil.