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Looks like the racket I heard Monday was the result of a pulled stud on cylinder #6. Fearing that the clatter I heard was a spun rod bearing, I had the car hauled to TRE in Van Nuys, here in So Cal on Tuesday. Looks like they'll finally get around to starting on it Monday. Bitterly disappointed by the time lag. But not as disappointed as I am with a broken motor and an expensive repair bill. Guess we might as well do rings and valves while we're in there. Should at least solve a couple of nagging little oil leaks. Any low-cost (heh, funny idea, that) upgrades I ought to consider while we're in there?

And one more thing: Should it come to that, should repair costs get completely out hand, what's the best later engine to transplant into this '82 SC? I'd be grateful for any thoughts on this.