MAN, what else can go wrong?

[mpj76]

You should buy a hanes or chilton's manual, a decent set of tools from Sears and do the topside work yourself. I didn't know anything about cars when I bought my stang. I was broke and had no choice but to learn. Doing the intake and valve covers isn't that bad for a beginner. We can help you if you have any questions. Being a shade tree mechanic is almost a pre-requisite to owning a used Mustang. You won't learn it all at once, but over time you'll be happy that you learn this practicle skill. All cars pretty much work the same, so what you learn now on the mustang which is easy to work on will stay with you forever. Good Luck. I hate to say it, but your mechanic sounds like a hacker.