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It's issues like this that made me years ago want to do all engine work locally.A friend once went through the same frustration to a point he took a huge loss and sold his car.
At the same time stopped putting faith in other peoples work by building my own drive trains.It helps being mechanically inclined and anal about perfection.
Over the years have heard a lot stories like this one and certainly sympathize with all especially those in the short summer season areas.Also a biker and this certainly applies there as well.