I guess it was as simple as you don't need to reseal anything, just fix the intake. But, means you have it out it's not a bad idea. Maybe you already knew this, but I mean I have 268k and I don't need a reseal. just say'n
I know the transmission has been out for a rebuild just before I bought it. I'm not expecting a really hard time pulling the engine out. I mean if I'm taking everything off the top anyways what's left?...