My crap ass haynes manual says lack of oil next to a black and white illustration that looks similar to the bearing. So I suppose thats why although I am not sure why there was a lack of oil. Tomarrow I will get under there and look at it some more but I am probably going to pull the plug on the TBI once and for all like I said I would weeks....months...years ago.

Luckily fate turned my way. My grandma decided she wanted a new intrepid but she wanted to give us her old one. Once we pick up the old Intrepid (first gen) fron NC, I'll be driving my dad's 97 Hyundai Accent for a daily driver until I can finish the K.

I am also lucky because even though I didn't forsee this happening I was already researching what parts and info I would need to convert the K to turbo so I am pretty much set in that aspect. I have also learned a great deal from all my screw ups with the TBI engine: trying to finish too fast, trying to cut corners, not replacing stuff I should have, etc, mistakes I could have avoided.

While I am kind of pissed and upset that my first rebuild didn't turn out as intended, I am trying to be optimistic and take advantage of the opportunity that I have now.