I haven't gotten my car back yet, know the cause of the problem, or the price of fixing it. So, the jury is still out as to whether rebuilding it was the way to go, and whether this shop knows what their doing.

When I do know the answers, I'll post them. That way those people who have been trying to help me answer these question, and others who may have the same questions, can benefit from my experience.

In the meantime, thanks for the recent responses.