Take pictures and LABEL everything in bags.

These motors also always have issues with valve guides. Take the head to a shop and get new guides installed, new valve springs, and new valve stem seals. You'll kick yourself later for not doing this. Figure $150-350 at the most.

I'd replace the head bolts.

Pick up a new belt. Maybe a fan clutch if you need. Any hoses around replace. I'd also reseal most of the intake side of things.

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