Things have really turned around. After 3 months of having my motor laying on the cement floor of still to be determined mechanic shop, my slave Curt walked through the doors with bags and bags of auto parts and accessories! And he was not alone; two friends Jason and Dave were here to help as well. Once they showed up, there has been action on me non-stop for a month. One of the guys who owns the shop turned out to be an engine specialist who has re-bored my cylinders and installed new pistons. I've now got the correct head gasket as well. A new fuel pump, rear diff protector, Mantec snorkel and wading kit, Maxtrax sandladders (just like the Dakar guys), a Tirfor TU-16 hand winch, a new windshield, new batteries, 3 plastic military grade Scepter fuel cans, a Hi-Lift jack, new front shock absorbers, new rear brake shoes, reconfigured roof rack, new oil change in all my spots, and a new Sony super duper stereo. Not to mention all the spare parts and expedition equipment which got stuffed into my cargo boxes. I've been resurrected many times, but this was the biggest attempt at sweet-talking me I'd seen so far. The Phoenix of La Paz has now added the title Phoenix of Buenos Aries!
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