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Sandy, as a retired boilermaker, what do you figure this kind of rework would cost if done by someone with the proper skills? I am always willing to try to learn a new skill, but my soldering experience is purely copper pipe and electronics, and silver solder uses so much more heat. I think from using the borescope that only the 2 bottom bushings were effected, the bottom sight glass bushing is in much better shape and I would feel fairly confident with it, but if someone is going to strip the paint and drill one out, might as well do both. Thanks for the input, I wish this is something I could have identified before I bid as high as I did, but it can't be changed now