Wow. I read the whole thing. From someone that would not ever buy a motor from them any way heres my take, and my opinion. Some one scewed the pooch. Scott mite want to try a marker. Every time my motor builder tightens a bolt he puts a slash on it. So after going over them twice there is an X on every bolt head. Easy to see if you missed one or what ever. < Simple and fool prof. Two guys doing the same motor is just bad news to me. To many cooks in the kitchen. And way to easy to get mixed up if doing more then one motor at a time. Who's to say they didn't do one motor 4 times and missed the one right next to it completely. I can tell from the pics the rod bolt fell out thats a givin. I can also tell the motor is still new. So ask your self: Why would a guy loosin the bolts on the rods and then put it all togather, take the time to put it in the car. Do all the plumbing and wiring. And then start the car? Makes no sence at all, none. Scott I hate to say it but if I'm on the jury your f*cked. Cut your losses and fix the mans motor.