Damn you guys, I don't check up on this thread for several days and I miss all kinds of sh**!

It may be too late now that the parts have been ordered but I've got a handful of gaskets and seals for that motor - not sure exactly what I have at the moment, I'd have to crawl up in the attic to get them down & take a look. I'll contribute whatever I have to the cause.

Also, have you thought about replacing the VLA's with the updated, larger oil hole versions while it's apart? I thought I remembered them being available on EBay for about $60/set - cheap insurance against the dreaded lifter tick. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

One more thing - is the disabled lower intake plenum going back on? I'd think twice about getting a working one on there somehow if it can be done without paying retail for a new one.