[rowdy11]

Timely thread for me as I'm right in the middle of finalizing my L96 before mounting it. I'm replacing the starter, water pump/gaskets, power steering pump (using the hydroboost is driving most of my reasoning here), oil pump, and timing chain/VVT sprockets, VVT Solenoid/Actuator, Timing cover gasket, Oil pickup tube/seal, wires/plugs and I replaced the valves and port/polished my 823 heads as well as new stretch bolts and head gaskets. I have new headers and exaust gaskets/bolts.

Front crank seal is an excellent idea as well...

Hope the list helps.