Aaron,

For me, it's not all about how much you saved, it's more about "I did it myself."  I've saved thousands pulling my own engines, doing my own brakes, doing my own electrical repairs . . . But, if I had to figure in all the tools, bandaids, fire-fighting equipment (long story), and doctor bills (laying on the wet, cold ground in the middle of the winter might save you a few hundred dollars at your mechanics, but it isn't good for your health :? ) I probably should be driving a brand new SUV.

Guess I watched too many McGuiver episodes when I was a little younger.  I'd rather take a beating than pay someone that actually knows what they are doing to fix my vehicle.

Ah !!  O.J.T.D.I.M.(did it myselve) This is the kind of training that no amount of money can buy.  Talk about "Newbie" Im standing here looking at a brand new MIG welder and Reinhart (faux KdF Wagen) whose body looks like a surivor from Dunkirk thinking all the while that:
 I can do this.   I  already have the Zen approved ,tried and tested safety/medical equiment at hand and the approriate gravel/mud work area. As Adm.Farragut said at the battle of Mobile Bay:  Damn the torpedos,Full speed ahead. !! :roll:  I guess I can call on Richard when I get over my head. He has replaced more pans than a hospital LPN.  :pukeright:

David do you think that my head can be fixed i mean as far as taking out the bolt in the head and maybe retapping it??? then just cleaning up the heads and changin the valves? What all do you do when you work on a head??

     Aaron

Yes I have the whole apron just has a small gap and i mean small gap between the apron and where it was cut.. I don't want to tackle this rear apron replacement really


         aaron

OK so what was the price on that?? I can't remeber...

 
I can take them off and bring them to you when i bring the tranny.. and i also need you to clean the heads if i can use them and clean the tranny if i can keep that as well. I am not sure but I think there is a leak in the tranny somewhere toward the front. Although it looks like engine oil..

     Aaron

good deal thanks, one more thing. can i was my engine block? I have tons of oil build up???

and if so how and what is the best way
     aaron