the WORST thing you've done..?, curious how I rate... Options

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Was out driving my 69' VW single cab w/ $72 deluxe engine rebuild today and thinking..."I can't believe it even runs" ..
I read all the posts about how meticulous and perfect and
painstakingly anal (justafiably so!) and expensive some of the engine rebuilds get for cars we REALLY care about and REALLY want do do something special.
Allright then, out of the closet. . you've cut some corners! I know it! Whats the worst thing you've done building / repairing an engine (or car) and had it be either successful or a complete failure.
C'mon. I need to know how I rate.
I'll start:
Built an engine for a 63' VW Ragtop I had- filed the bearings (thrust) to fit the case, honed the cylinders w/ sandpaper, couldn't find a whole set of rings for free so used half new/half used rings, and *gulp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) * ready for this?
The wristpin bushings were a bit loose so I stuck a couple of the rods in a vice and ovaled them (w/ a 8lb mallot) til the pins fit tight.
That was 9 years ago, the car is still local and RUNNING GREAT!! (yes, same engine I've verified it!)

Okay now you go!
Robert O[/CODE]