[77Birdman]

Sounds like it worked out ok then, other than a busted axle! I too did something probably dumber. Many years ago (my mechanic abilities are minor, but even less back then), I was on vacation with the family at the beach, about 3 hours from home. Came out from a restaraunt and the Jeep G Cherokee gave a bit of a kick and died. Car was pretty new. Guy came out and said 'those things are notorious for blowing a crank, piston, etc.' whatever it was he said i panicked and called a tow truck. Car towed 3 hrs back home, pop brought me a spare vehicle to use for the rest of the weeks vacation. Got home to find out it had a dead battery!!! I only take mechanical advice now from my trusted mechanic.