Thank you for all the replies. I think I'm going to stick with my original plan and get it done professionally. Thanks for the suggestions. I have too many other projects to do on this car, I saved about $100 by doing the brakes myself, and I'm spending at least $10 a week on oil, so this job should pay for itself in a matter of months if it greatly decreases my oil loss, which I have a strong feeling it will. Much love to you all.

Autozen (Peter),
I'm glad you enjoyed your time in my area. It is beautiful here, I feel so lucky to live here. The mountains near the sea is a very special area indeed. Did you get a chance to go to Big Sur? I highly reccommend it to everyone, one of the most breathtaking, spiritual places in our immediate vicinity.