iam in agree-ance about the rear seal/pan gasket change while its out. if in doubt you could put the viton rear seal in ive heard nothing but good about them gonna try one myself too.
but like said i wouldnt get to carried away but i do think the areas id look at and areas that really isnt that much cost or work with the motor out is
>original purpose...exhaust bolt
>degrease/paint
>timing chain @80k miles wouldnt hurt and the gasket kit will have a new front seal
>oil pan and rear seal would be at the top of my list
not really any easier since its simple in or out of the car but if you suspect the valve cover gaskets are leaking change them too. id use rubber gaskets on the pan and valve covers the cost of all this couldnt be more than 100 bucks depending on which gear set you buy, id do double roller over o.e.
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