It is official, rods are toast. Now rebuilders

RustyRatRod said
Then you need a modern shitbox to drive to and from. Learn to do it yourself man. You will be miles ahead and you will save tons of money and you will feel a sense of accomplishment no one else on earth can give you.

totally agree...and once you have the tools and know how to use 'em your miles ahead. AND a lot of the shops are thieves.