Thanks so much for the write up Neil! Refreshing to read honest true working times and frustrations. Been there done that. In fact just today what should have been an easy couple hours got all bogged down when getting to a hose clamp just wasn't possible from the angle I had to work from and required the removal of four other items just to get to the that clamp. Needless to say I ditched the OEM spring clamp and went with a stainless screw clamp which gives room enough should the need arise in the future to remove the clamp without taking apart half the heating system. These guys that can do a four hour job in one are just amazing.

That will be a really nice ride when all is completed, enjoy. Then again you might sell it and get the lift you need.