[dmar836]

Not directed at anyone as this is a common sentiment nowadays. "Don't ever work on your own brakes!" Don't ever work on your own suspension", "Would you trust your family's lives.... let the professionals ...." on and on. Almost every time I trust a "pro" shop, they have messed something up. From tire shops to dealers. Really, why would you drive 100yo technology?

It's funny, though, that people will buy repro parts and assemblies made overseas with unknown metallurgy or quality standards and be blindy comfortable because it "looks great" and they had no part in building it.
There are hacks in all areas - bad auto mechanics, bad airplane mechanics, bad cops, etc. Do good work, don't cut corners, frequently inspect, don't live in fear.
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