Sounds like you've been stiched up, I'll give you $50 for the lot and make your pain go away.
I won't say I'm not tempted John

I bought this off a former forum member who I trust, so I'd like to think he passed it on to me unaware of what the deal really was

yes Tony,
you're being "TOO PICKY"
A matter of how much a "totally" incorrect engine number lowers the value I suppose

There's on on ebay US at the moment. If I doon't get a nibble on here within the next 2 days I will bite the bullet