>> needs the part in the next day or so (ideally). He has been advised to steer
>> clear of Auto Zone and so that's not an option.

Everyone to their own opinion, but if you are stuck, and Autozone might
get you going again, why go into panic mode, and be flying parts in
overnight at great expense and effort?

I never think of Autozone for my van, but I have no problems with them an
any of my cars. What did they do that was so serious?

John