Yes, i did get a new tensioner as well as a timing belt. However, i DID order the valve cover gasket from a 2.3L ranger, but it's blue. is this the good one or what? the gasket that was on the car was a black rubber one, not a cork one. what else... oh yeah, i know the 1035 is worth it, the other gasket was i think $14.88 at advanced auto parts. $705 for the exhaust was from modern performance (who i know is overpriced.) please let me know where you got your exhaust
i have more questions for you as well. do you have AIM?
thanks so much for your guidance so far on this project.
the head is at the shop right now, getting checked for cracks / evenness. it obviously needs a valve job. should i have oversized valves put in? what do you recommend?
edit: yeah the parts store gave me a purolator PCV valve. not even the right one. i'll use it in my truck. lol.