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Originally Posted by 02ws6
Carry the block to a machine shop where they can check each bore. I'm certain a fresh crosshatch will be necessary. Use ARP hardware when possible. My factory rod bolts stretched when reassembling mine. Also have the cylinder head checked. Valve stem seals replaced, guides checked. Polishing crank journals is also a good idea.
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thanks for the info.
Already have a set of new valve stem steals ready to go. I checked the head as best i could with my straightedge everything looks good. As i said, the engine was in perfect running condition with no leaks in the old headgasket. Also, there are no bent valves so i dont think there should be anything wrong with the valve guides but i'll visually inspect them as i change the stem seals.
i've already got arp head studs and i'll grab a set of arp rod bolts as well.
now to find a shop i trust to check the bores and do a fresh crosshatch in the block.