again i did not say the repair bill was not fair it irks me that they went ahead a put all the new parts in without my ok and assumed that i wanted to spend that kind of money to repair it. and act like it was my fault, i would have gladly paid a fee for their work rather then to have it shipped back in that condition. you don't want it either who would. like you said $250.00 is not much for such a good eng. and if you can repair it yourself $150.00 is a bargain.

thanks bob