i live in raleigh, and am a mechanic. i would be happy to help you in any way i can if you can make it out there. i believe it is a couple4 hours away from charlotte?
i will be home from florida and be there probably by sunday. PM me or email me at scott@spkorb.org if you want.
you could help me work on it if you want, or i could help you work on it. or you could use my tools and i'll drink coffee and supervise