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[Ecotec] What are things to look at replacing while engine is out?

Zarconia

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As title suggests while the engine is out and everything is easily accessible, what are some things to look at replacing? So far I've got:

Cam
Clutch
Rear main seal and plate
Engine mounts
Welch plugs
Knock sensors
Oil pressure sensor
Exhaust gaskets
Degrease the block

What else should I get at?
 

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Harmonic balancer?
Front crank seal?
Inlet manifold gaskets?

If the heads are off anyway, new head gaskets
 

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Why is the engine out ? Ya might as well get a vrs kit to do the cam with and do the head gaskets wile it's out and the sump gasket won't hurt as well as ya doin the cam go new timing gears and chain o go with maybe look at a double row chain a get rid of the balance shaft.
 

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And paint the block....paint it a colour that grabs the eye. This gives your motor your touch.
 

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Engine is mainly out to source a coolant leak which I found out after I took the clutch off is leaking from one of the bolts on the rear main plate so replacing the Plate, bolts, gasket and seal while I'm there.

Appreciate all the ideas guys
 

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Crank Angle Sensor, little bastards going to fail sooner or later. Might as well do it now.

Also check for any harmonic balancer wear while its out.
 
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