What the F@#& was chevy thinking?

i work on stuff like that everyday... exhaust manifolds on chevy/gmc truck where the bolts break in the heads making a leak.. manifolds on ford triton, transmission on audi's, turbos on vw, plugs on the ford under every coil pack, head gaskets on gm 3.1 3.4 3.8. few motors in vw/nissan where engine and trans come out from bottom with k frame undone and then take it apart that way. done so many head gaskets in calivers, escorts and neons not even funny. wiring harness problems in most new stuff. clutches in 4x4 trucks...

heat cores suck..... every car now a days the entire dash has to come out...

ive done harder and easier stuff to. but its nothing like working on a old cuda or duster where a few wires make it run and simple parts. there is no more back yard mechanic i learn as i go, i have no schooling under me other then being in my dads shop since 12 until now (22) and research online.

tomorrow my job is to change a front driver side frame rail on a 2000 dodge van from behind strut rod brace to the core support. customers is rotted to the point steering box is ready to fall off.

you have to do what you have to do. my dad just about never turn down work. money is money