It is a tough lesson none the less... w/ a manufacturer who represents a big pile of Coparate BS...
But still.....
I have used cheap fuel pressure guages... that stick.
I have used cheap valve cover gaskets... that leak.
I have use cheap motor mounts... that break.
I have used cheap shift kits... that destroy transmissions.
Anyone ever had a cheap tach fail??? I have.
FRAM: (F)reakin'(R)uined(A)nother(M)otor
Anyways, it is a shame to lose a motor over a cheap product.