Welcome to CHR, there are some real experts here and plenty of general discussion. You mentioned near retirement and this year is my second in retirement and the first time I felt bored during the cold in January when I was not able to work on my car as a career replacement, although my wife is able to dream up some pretty elaborate "Honey Do" projects. I am just saying plan to fill your time with something for those times when you are waiting for parts.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder