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90% of my work is fixing others' disasters. In order to "save money", they let a " friend" fix it for them. I've dealt with destroyed rebuilds, fire damage, and worse than anything , "culpable negligence" that they were lucky didn't turn into catastrophic damages. I'm just going to be honest here, and it's YOUR choice if you have ears to hear or you'll continue to " dare the fates". Rule #1 : don't be in a hurry. If your mechanic is backed up, there's a reason. Those who aren't busy have a reason, too. Rule #2 : if they won't allow you to provide your own parts because they can't mark them up, look for an eye patch and a pegleg. There's probably a parrot around, too. Rule #3 : if they insist you purchase a factory manual you get to keep, you're on the right track. If they say they don't need one, run. Quickly. Rule #4 : if their labor rate is low, don't assume they're a crook. They just know the fair rate of exchange for an honest day's work. They've learned how to keep their overhead low. Know what it feels like when you're sitting in the waiting room of an attorney's office, and admiring the opulence and flash and dance? You KNOW who's paying for that. Don't be fooled by the trappings of wealth. It's the knowledge and conscience you SHOULD be paying for, not showmanship. Next time you want something done, remember, impatience carries a pricetag. Unfortunately, it might be your well being. Find a competent individual, and do what they say. It's usually cheaper in the long run, and a WHOLE LOT safer. P. S. : delivered the restored F100 and Lincoln welder today. Both run like they were new. Feels really good !