Thanks for the offer TX!
Hopefully I won't *need* to call you but if you'd like to meet up and grab a bite to eat I'm game.
Looks like I was optimistic on the 10AM part... my brother normally has the morning off, but it is the opposite this Saturday. I'll be cruising in around 6PM. Pending the part actually making it in today...
I agree on the metal vs. plastic... for such a critical part you would think they would keep it metal.