Car: '05 H6 with 173k miles purchased last summer. 3k miles added since.
Repairs done so far: All four wheel bearings, brake rotor and pads @ indy mechanic.
Issues: Clunky suspension, rear passenger side brake rotor or pads needs replacement (car driven a few miles with the parking brake engaged :frown2
The dealership suggested we replace all bushings and the driver's side front lower control arm. I took the car to a mechanic for a second opinion and was told I need:
a) Engine mounts (left and right)
b) All 4 sway bar links and bushings
c) Front lower ball joint
d) Control arm bushing
I was hoping to get some input on whether or not this is something that I can tackle by myself. Are engine mounts too difficult for a complete newbie? I've done some 'googling' and 'youtubing' and it looks it could done with a jack and some wooden blocks.
I have zero experience with car repairs (haven't even changed my own oil) and do not even have tools but with the 180k maintenance coming up, I do have a desire to learn and start doing my own repairs.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading.
Repairs done so far: All four wheel bearings, brake rotor and pads @ indy mechanic.
Issues: Clunky suspension, rear passenger side brake rotor or pads needs replacement (car driven a few miles with the parking brake engaged :frown2
The dealership suggested we replace all bushings and the driver's side front lower control arm. I took the car to a mechanic for a second opinion and was told I need:
a) Engine mounts (left and right)
b) All 4 sway bar links and bushings
c) Front lower ball joint
d) Control arm bushing
I was hoping to get some input on whether or not this is something that I can tackle by myself. Are engine mounts too difficult for a complete newbie? I've done some 'googling' and 'youtubing' and it looks it could done with a jack and some wooden blocks.
I have zero experience with car repairs (haven't even changed my own oil) and do not even have tools but with the 180k maintenance coming up, I do have a desire to learn and start doing my own repairs.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading.