scapistron
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Few tips I can drop in here for anyone else this deep. First, make sure you have plenty of rust reformer primer and black paint. Engine out is a great opportunity to get in there and wire brush any surface rust, rinse with carb cleaner, prime, and paint.
With the engine out access to the upper control arm bolts is fantastic. Upper control arms are probably fine, but you'll probably be paying for an alignment in the near future anyway.
Lastly, the oil cooler for the SC V8 fits on the SC V6, so if you think more cooling is better go for it.
I'm jealous of anyone who is this deep with the AC disconnected. I replaced the motor leaving the AC intact, major regrets.
With the engine out access to the upper control arm bolts is fantastic. Upper control arms are probably fine, but you'll probably be paying for an alignment in the near future anyway.
Lastly, the oil cooler for the SC V8 fits on the SC V6, so if you think more cooling is better go for it.
I'm jealous of anyone who is this deep with the AC disconnected. I replaced the motor leaving the AC intact, major regrets.
