What should I replace when swap'n motors?

[bigdare23]

I'm about to do my first engine swap, so I was wondering what should I change/replace better I drop the swap in?

[slow_hatch]

Timing belt, water pump, basically any belts and gaskets. Depending on the mileage i'd consider going ahead and taking the head off and putting on a new head gasket and having new valve seals put in. Also now would be the best time to install a new clutch also. These are all things I SHOULD have done before I put my swap in.

[bigdare23]

Alot of that stuff I have already, just trying to make sure I wasnt missing anything major. Also when you say gaskets, what gaskets are you talking about? +1

[2.0civic]

Alot of that stuff I have already, just trying to make sure I wasnt missing anything major. Also when you say gaskets, what gaskets are you talking about? +1

valve cover, intake, exhaust..shit like that..its way easier out of the car than inside it

[slow_hatch]

valve cover, intake, exhaust..shit like that..its way easier out of the car than inside it

Yeah, valve cover and exhaust isn't to bad in the car, but intake manifold gasket sucks and the oil pan gasket sucks too.