It is official, rods are toast. Now rebuilders

If you want to keep the budget down.

Just take it apart your self, see if the crank can be turned/machined (~125-$200), replace bearings, probably one used rod, new complete gasket kit. Check the oil pressure. A bad oil pump could have cause the rod to go bad. Good chance of it.

Or do minor rebuild with hone block, new rings, new rod bearings, new main bearings, new oil pump, complete gasket kit. That way you don't have to pay for expensive piston and balancing.

BTW, who is the re-builder you took it to? I'm very familiar with many shops in So Cal area. I sell product to many of them.

What did he want to charge you for a rebuild?