[kuehjo]

Thank you for taking my comments in the manner I intended them - that was exactly the response I was hoping for.

Point taken on the oil pump.

I alsp appreciate the point on plugging the filter and opening the bypass valve - although that has to be a LOT of crud to plug the filter enough to open the bypass valve.

And good point on the LN IMS bearing because it IS splash lubricated. But the OEM style bearing was not, so I could see where some might still argue the other way.

All that said, I find myself leaning more toward rebuild/replace - but i appreciate the discussion - its been educational!