ok.. finally got a response from tony after i emailed him and demanded:
1) pics of the work done (which he promised since the beginning)
2) delivery to be sent via a well known courier with tracking number
3) if this was too hard for him, then send the part to Mike Rainbird...

Last night I drew the final straw and either demanded the above or REFUND me.

This morning I got a response. Said he had family issues and internet issues. He claims that he was GOING to send them this morning, BUT due to this posting on Passionford, he has decided to refund me.

I know Tony that you will be reading this, and I do sincerely apologize if the family issues are true. Its just that that excuse has been used many times with me and my mates its become quite a fashionable statement amoung the fraudsters. At the end of the day contrary to past behaviour, you have 'manned up' and refunded me. I really do thank you for that.

Thanks for your support Passionford guys, its forums like this that help us, especially us guys overseas.