Overboost - I was just looking at that option. I think you just convinced me. I can then re-boot the old shaft and have it ready to go for the next failure. Of course none of the AAP's near me have it - have to drive to the other side of town! Now to see if I can get that sucker out without too much trouble.

AM.

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