You'll thank yourself. I resisted it for too long, thinking it was the long way round and a big deal, but after 2 hours of fighting a valve cover and feeler gauge access, I caved and went for it. Now, it's just what I commit too for winter service. Do it once and its seriously faster than fighting the fiddly bits.
Sometimes 2 at a time, lol:


You're lucky you have a willing partner too! Bubbles tiny hands are priceless some days