Well, I'm a very hands-on person. I'm always working on something or another. I don't mind working on cars, and in fact I enjoy it.

I feel uncomfortable buying used parts of that nature...especially those that can leak. (the core, that is...engines are fine)

Financially viable? That's what I'm wrestling with right now. Does anyone have an estimate of how much it would cost? Also, I'm willing to do any labor that I don't absolutely have to take somewhere else to get done.