OK, lots of views but no replies. To update: I just got back from having the stator replaced at the dealer and had them listen to that funky sound which seems to be the water pump / seal thing. So anywho ... I will list the part numbers for anyone else who might be looking at the same problem and the dealer prices.
Seal - 93103-10011-00 $27.99
Bearing - 93306-90001-00 $38.99
Labor for them to do it is $98.00
My stator, at 6435 miles, actually didn't look too bad. Four or five coils showed some darkening but I think I was a long way from failure. It's nice to have that squared away in any case. CT