Thanks for the discusion guys. I actually already filled the sides for a new grip surface, and used visgrips and a chisel. The only thing I have not done is to soak with PB.

The guy that changed the oil last is a DATech (DUMB ASS).

I am taking it to the best MB tech in teh world, Terry Van. He will hook me up.

IF it comes to it I will do the topsider on it.