well i for one need the pros and don't want to bother them. i am constantly trying to learn more all the time, that's why i'm here. i want to try to do everything myself i reasonably can without sacrificing quality. if we left it all up the the pros what would be the purpose of this website- except for the pros talking to each other. i am glad we have several here to help all the rest of us out. i have totally rebuilt 3 engines so far (except for machine work) that have all worked great. no scattered parts or anything. all with no formal training just manuals, taking my time, and great advice from several websites. can't the pros and the rest of us just get along? i really don't mind paying them for their knowledge and expertise. that being said part of the motivation to do it yourself is to save money and not pay out the rear. i would also pay someone double who is easy to get along and doesn't try be a rear.
