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Ok, now that you have the new 1MZ-FE engine, ask yourself...
"Self, Do I really know the history of this engine?"
Ehh... no.
Replace the essentials BEFORE the engine goes into the car.
New NGK plugs.
New timing belt.
Open the valve covers to check for sludge.
Check the head gaskets for sign of failure.
Remove the intake manifold and center plentum to expose the intake valves.
Check for carbon buildup on top of the intake valves.
Check the inside of the intake runners for carbon/sludge if the the PCV system was bad.
Remove the exhaust manifolds to expose the valves.
Again, check for carbon build up ontop of the valves.
REPLACE ALL THE GASKETS that you have exposed. DON'T re-use any of them. If you didn't need to crack the heads off the block, keep the gaskets in stock for later.
Now put the dang thing back together. The Solara repair manual will be VERY useful in doing all this.
Plus it gives you the opportunity to paint the valve covers, or polish them, or whatever.
"Beautify your engine"
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