Thanks for the responses!!

The compression test rang a bell. I did a test before dropping the engine in. I don't remember the results but must of not been too bad since I moved forward with installing the engine.

Jay thanks for the links. Is the process basically the same for the 3.0 and 3.5 engines?

Looking on Rock Auto for the seals and find it a bit confusing. BECK/ARNLEY has two part numbers for exhaust and intake then VICTOR REINZ and DNJ show only one part number.

Which brand do you think is better and are the parts different for exhaust and intake?

~ Jon