Hi guys, long story short... I broke a waterpump/timing cover bolt and now I'm going to pull the engine. It kind of happened at an unexpected time so I don't have the most money right now and want to get the car back up in the next few months. Of course you know I want to upgrade some stuff on the engine though. I know it's a broad question, but what would you do or spend money on if you were taking the engine out. The car has 134k on it and I only want to spend no more than $1500ish on it all. I also have to do a clutch and such. I was never really the H/C/I kind of guy I always saw myself going with a supercharger down the road. I was thinking just freshen up the engine with new seals, maybe send the heads out to get the valves etc... done, forged pistons, new timing chain... I think I need a new timing cover if I go with a double roller right? I also did want to go with a new intake also. But I want to hear if from you guys... what do I absolutely need to replace on it while I have it apart. I never worked on an engine before like that, so please be specific. I need to start making a list and considering what I want to do. Thanks!
yeah the w pump is easy access from the front of the motor, i think you just take off the accesories which is cake
+1 just take off all your accessories and the two front bolts on each side of the oil pan. thats it. except for the timing cover bolts of course
sweeeet, thanks guys. Maybe i'll just do that and if I want to do GT40P heads or intake I can do it with the engine in the car. thanks again
