I put it back together for now with some rubber material around the touching points. I couldn't get the piping together without something touching.. It is a PITA in that area... I will circle back around to it next time I have it on the lift.
The windex is an awesome tool for this and hell I may have read it on one of your post for all I know. I just remember it being in my head at the store..
BUT the new motor is in and kicking. Yes I need gas, I had to make it to the E85.