Welcome.
I don't know that I would replace the crank, cam, knock, and temp sensors. They're all passive and have a low failure rate. And the dollars can really add up, even when you're doing it yourself. Thermostat/hoses/plastic coolant connectors definitely, unless you know the car's history. There's another plastic coolant connector attached to the back of the head, as well. Water pump? Maybe. You could remove the current one, if it has the plastic impeller, you might replace it. Otherwise just check it for noise/play in the bearings. There's a good DIY here on the forum for the cooling system with part numbers, etc.. There's lots of DIY on the oil filter housing leak, in fact, pretty much every issue you mentioned is detailed somewhere on the internet. I've gotten to the point that I reach for the keyboard before I pick up my Bentley manual, because there's so much info out there.
If you're yanking the intake manifold, you'll want to replace the associated gaskets. There's also a short section of rubber fuel hose that connects the hardline to the rail - if it's hard/cracked and you replace it, make sure you use fuel injection hose.
Check for leaks all around the valve cover gasket, and pull the spark plug boots out, make sure there's no oil on the ends of them.
The business with the stabilizer mount studs is the only thing that gives me pause; someone may have done a little "four wheeling" there. You may be doing a little welding/fabrication there. Everything else is just turning wrenches. You didn't say whether you had experience working on other cars or not. Six months is plenty of time to get all this sorted out, and when you're done, you won't be a novice any longer. I would encourage you to press on, ask questions, buy tools as needed.
Paul
'96ti 233,000 mi. |