"I hope Dave finds the installation was done properly! But if I was a potential buyer looking at Dave`s car, even though for me these issues are easily rectified because I have the parts and am a mechanic by trade, I would expect the worst and build a substantial discount into my best offer, all because the original and appropriate drivetrain components are not in place. After all is said and done, time is money, whether the time is my own or someone else`s. Dave, no offense to you or your car intended by my post...just making a point. If you need any help please feel free to contact me directly. My contact info is in The Riview. Best of luck! Tom Mooney That's right instill fear into scenario and shake the man's confidence in a ride he's had for 22 years Replacements done properly hold well with time. No need to scare the owner into thinking he has a lesser ride due to your projections. Numbers matching still is a bunch of malarkey When a spark plug wears out you replace it when a tire tread wears you replace it when a car is driven, and the engine blows you replace it Big deal