what to do with motor out?

[rtrwtr]

well my 2002 7.3 needs some work done and requires the motor coming out, needless to say i only want to pull it once. here is what i plan on doingwhile it is out, new oil pan, up pipes, exhaust manifold gaskets, and turbo pedestal o rings. what other preventive maintenance would you guys do?

[bruce51d]

studs and valve springs

[rtrwtr]

do you think i would gain much even with a stock truck?

[bruce51d]

you wont gain anything but piece of mind

[rtrwtr]

what brand parts do you recomend?

[E'sStrokr01]

I can see studs since you're already in there, BUT not really as much on our 7.3's, as a 6.0 .......... Unless you plan on building big power.

Then again you might consider how much power you wanna attempt on your 02' model with PMR's....... Jus' Sayin'

[rtrwtr]

my oil pan is rusted really bad and my up pipes are leaking

[rtrwtr]

im not looking to build power,just looking to keep oil in the dang thing but as long as i have the motor out figured id ask what else would be agood idea to take care of.

[jacobford]

how many miles are on it? you might want to check your main bearings while you have your oil pan off...

[E'sStrokr01]

Originally Posted by rtrwtr

im not looking to build power,just looking to keep oil in the dang thing but as long as i have the motor out figured id ask what else would be agood idea to take care of.

Right on. So, don't put money into head studs if you aren't planning to "build" your engine. It would be money spent better elsewhere, or at least money saved. It really kinda sounds like everything else you're doing is pretty much gonna cover all the bases. I can't think of anything else to do if you're just trying to fix leaks, etc.