On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:30:11 -0500, Gene
wrote:



and I might note that one can gain experience from OTHER FOLKS'
mistakes as well. (And it usually doesn't hurt nearly as much....)

Funny thing is, I guided my son's first tranny pan gasket
installation.
All the normal surface cleaning, gasket placement, how to tack it
so it wouldn't move, etc.
Went perfectly.
Next time he did it, it leaked and he had to redo it.
So I think you often just have to make the mistake yourself.

--Vic