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      04-10-2012, 08:52 PM   #23
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The only reason I like DIY's is because I know if I do it myself, I know I'll do it right, that is provided I know what I'm doing. In my experience, I haven't come across any workshops that treat the car as if it were their own. I've attempted a few DIY's and half way through I'm cursing and losing my cool but when I'm finished I'm glad I gave it a go because it was done properly, I learnt a bit more about the car and I saved a few bucks which is always good as it funds my addiction.

In the case of DP's, I took that to a workshop to have that installed. IMHO, it should be left to the professionals unless you have access to a hoist, at the very least. This job looks like it's very tedious and it's hard to access everything. Also, making a mistake could be very costly, so lots of research needs to be done.
I hear ya, I recently graduated from the OCC school and have the scrapes to prove it (an unlike others both clips are in full working order) but thats about a 2 to 3 on the scale. The intake manifold and beyond imho is best left for the professionals.

Plus i'd really question the benefit of half a job. By that I mean if theres a shit load of well shit on the intake side of the valve then whats on the other side? for my money i'd wait for a few k's on the clock and strip the head properly and give her a little polish while we are at it, cause we all know there is nothing like a good polish
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