The (Dodge) Spirit Is Failing

My car is in a coma. It's in critical condition and may not pull through. It is leaking oil and the engine will turn over, but the gears won't catch. My dad found a hole somewhere in the undercarriage, and his diagnosis is good. He says that a small plate just needs to be taken off, patched, and welded, and the car will be as good as new.

Despite this, I'm prepared for the worst (Murphy's Law rocks!). Please, keep my car in your prayers -- unless you pray to Satan.