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I'd change the spark plugs and fluids with brand new, not sure why you would cheap out on those since they're maintenance items anyways.

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Originally Posted by Daonhathai (Post 188570)

I'd change the spark plugs and fluids with brand new, not sure why you would cheap out on those since they're maintenance items anyways.

Well I was going to let my mechanic do it, and it didn't seem like he was going to do that stuff. But I decided to do it myself

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Originally Posted by parenta3 (Post 188572)

Well I was going to let my mechanic do it, and it didn't seem like he was going to do that stuff. But I decided to do it myself

I am not up to speed on this engine but do what ypu can while you have the chance and its easy. Plugs thermostat have a look at your coolant hoses and evap lines. Even the vavle cover gaskets this stuff is cheap to do it now compared to putting it in and paying a mech hours labour to when it fails 500k after install. Look at things like the water pump and possibly the pilot bearing on the transmision. I mean if your driving it into the ground just giver but if you want 50 or 100 more k then listen to the guys on here.
Anyways sorry about your luck with the motor but all the best and i hope i helped you out.

I concur with other posters. Since the engine / trans is removed, it's the best time to replace items that are hard to get to. Things like maybe the timing belt/water pump, hoses at the rear of the engine, hoses, and plastic coolant fittings on the engine block. These fittings are notorious for getting brittle with age.