* drink lots of caffeine
* make no plans for the next few weeks
* have 1-3 friends to help... any more and nothing gets done
* be good to your mother
* make sure you have all the gaskets, hoses and parts you need before you start
* make sure the gze is in good condition
* dont forget to add oil and get the oil pressure up before starting
* make sure the sump plug is in when adding the oil