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    i know that the cam, crank, main bolts all need to be replaced along with gaskets on a rebuild but what all is reusable? like timing chain, lifters, connecting rod bolts, flexplate bolts and whatever else anyone can think of.

    im in the middle of a budget rebuild and kinda need to get it back road worthy sooner and cheaper than later and more expensive.

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    you can re-use a cam and crank, just get them machined.

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    things that automatically get changed.

    Bearings (after checking them)
    Bolts (every bolt is TTY)
    Timing chain (it's cheap, don't put a semi stretched one back in)

    Something to keep in mind though is usually you can get a used motor cheaper than you can rebuild. And if you are turboing.. look into the 04+ GP NA motor. I've seem them low..like $300 for a motor with 50K
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    i couldn't really find anything used around me at the time and already had the machine work done.

    so im going to need all new bolts. it there a way to clean the lifters?
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    I cleaned mine out by soaking them in parts cleaner, then letting them dry off, and then soaking them in oil before I reinstalled.

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    Quote Originally Posted by turbo6 View Post
    i couldn't really find anything used around me at the time and already had the machine work done.

    so im going to need all new bolts. it there a way to clean the lifters?
    Did you have the block line bored as well? I've heard that this is a must when rebuilding one of these motors.
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    not that i remembered but everything was spec. out and measured, and the guy has been doing it for years on end.
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