In a message dated 8/23/02 9:27:02 PM, gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG writes:

> For
>me doing my own maintenance is part of building a relationship with a
>vehicle.  I never really trust a car, truck, or van until I've gotten my
>hands dirty working on it, and I know how it's put together.

I'd rather be the only one to be mad at, rather than some repair shop. With
that said, there are times when I will pay someone to do the work because it
is

1) more easily done on a lift
2) extremely messy
3) PITA to get at
4) requires specialized tools that I have not yet acquired.