Quote Originally Posted by HOT_WASABI_JUNKIE
Ok I did not want to start a political debate.I was just being descriptive, and If you met my neighbor Dave you would find him you be exactly what I am describing. He is one of those dudes who drinks to exess and starts talking pollitics. Good mechanic but a bit of a windbag. I used to work with him 10 years ago and we now live in the same neighborhood. He is a real car enthusiast, and even has the same Lotus from 007 "The Spy who loved me".In any case, I trust him with my cars.
Fair enough, but save yourself some MAJOR coin and have him swap in a replacement through a salvage yard search that I linked you to.

Why rebuild and go through that effort, time, and expense when there are MANY more viable options out there that can be done easier, quicker, and far less expensive?