Hi all,
I’m undertaking a streetfighter build and I wanted some advice on what to service while I have the engine out (50,000 miles). I recently bought a 5th gen and the previous owner said it was mechanically perfect.
I was keen to replace valve cover, engine cover and water pump gasket. Also the radiator hoses (changing to front mount), engine loom gauge upgrade and redress, intake rubber boots, COP kit, spark plugs, clutch pack and oil cooler. Obviously fluids will be changed too. Im also giving it a big clean and respraying the valve covers.
I was wondering if there should be anything else I may want to consider doing. A few friends of mine suggested I change the head cover gasket. Not sure how prone these are to failing and I have plenty of experience working on cars but never changed a head gasket.
Also any advice around the engine clean would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!