So the way things have turned out, the engine was slowly grinding it's self to powder due to
oil starvation and is now in the machine shop being rebuilt (1600 dollars can), but this may not have been the worst thing that could have happened as I will soon get the car back much better than it was before! Better clutch, better engine, better brakes, better suspension, better wiring, better handling ... all things identified and being redesigned or repaired by some people who know what they are doing.
For the most part they are minor adjustments but with major effect so I should be a happy boy once again!
The Lord is good, He sent me a $7,000 week of unexpected money as if to tell me ... "Stop whining!"
Can't wait!
Greg.