greetings, think of these situations in the positive, all these mechanical quirks bring us in contact with so many wonderful folks all year long not to mention that hard won pride and satisfaction once the project is done.... and the money we spend helps the economy as well as reinforcing that sense of quality and job well done....that percieved societal value of an object when you drop quite a bit of bucks on it, kind of thing. the way I figure.... all my hours and repair costs are the fraction of the car payments i'd be making. If i were really smart I'd be investing the difference... happy holidays...cheers, mark