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Originally Posted by goon yes it is cheaper to do it yourself but there are technician out there that are trained, and not going to rip you off, also can I go to you work and you can give me things for FREE. I am a techinicain trying to help people out but I do have to pay bills too.
By the way have you ever replaced a alt. on a probe have FUN. |
For some things, I completely agree, a technician is required. however, poor kids like me can't afford 80 dollar an hour labor. So this forums isn't to downplay the importance of mechanics and techs, but to allow them the ability and knowledge to A. Know their car and B. fix it again if it happens once without having to shell out a ton of money. Don't get me wrong. I've done engine swaps twice in a probe, and it's a job you need someone whose trained, but for little things like fuel filters, vacuum hose leaks, egr, solenoids, and aftermarket additions it's better to have the knowledge and be able to fix it, then rely on someone else that doesn't see your car very often.
p.s. I've changed an alt in 20 minutes. just remove the bolts for the radiator, don't undo the hoses leave them on and put the whole radiator on top of the intake mani, and change, then replace. simple. the hoses won't break, you have a ton more space and saves a helluva lot of time.
Oh and the bulb. Yea just take the whole bumper off, once you done it twice then you can pretty much do it in under 40 minutes, or you can buy the euro clear corners not the american clears but the EURO clears and never have to take it off again. very worth the 60-80 bucks.
