[Joe Bob]

355-94 to 99 IIRC. Old enough that unless you do your own work you need a specialized wrench as no dealer will touch them.

Wrenches of this genre are a squirrely sort, they tend to tell owners my way or the hiway. Partial drops are more a PITA than full drops.

If you are a DIY guy and your labor is cheap...the partial. If Guido is doing it, the full Monty will likely be your only choice as he will likely decline the job.

'Safe' alternative? Well if it grenades.....the wrench blames it on the deferred maintenance from the PO. Ferraris can be like a 928. Over engineered rides that have owners going 'how fuchin' much for an oil change', etc, etc....and then the new owner gets a deal becuase they are dumping it......factor in aging electronics and bend over part prices.

Just my $.02.