thanks for all your responses,the other guy was driving 97 honda civic it looked like a go-cart when they were finished getting him out.both legs broken,pevlic,colar also broken.removed spline as well, they wouldn't tell about his head but afraid there was damage there to.only prayers will help this poor guy. they think he fell asleep.i'll keep looking for a replacement, what changes were done after 98 24v except with added hp and torque thanks jerry