I had it rebuilt at 135 K miles.  About 15 months (14K) later, I had a
problem with intermittent limp mode.  I took it back, and asked him
to check the sensors.  He said he ran a scan and found nothing,
then he dropped the pan, and found a drum all tore up--needs
another rebuild.  He said "They're making 'em out of aluminum
now, and they don't last."  I said let me see the part (the next day,
AFTER I said go ahead and do it).  He said "Oh, the scrap man
came by and took it, but I'll show you some other parts."

Are they making crappy replacement parts now. or is
this guy ripping me off?

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"Endeavor to persevere"
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