Got it all put back together w/ no big problems.
Didn't drop the pan cause it seemed like a pain after reading the haynes manual, I did get a led snake magnet and didn't find and shaving or chunks above the cam area.
The only part that sucked was making sure the valve gasket was exactly where it needed to be.
When we did the LIMG the Rtv from it was also holding the valve cover gasket on at both ends. I really didn't want to break that seal...so it was like putting the valve cover on over a gasket with 2 spots holding it in place while the middle of it wanted to fall down.
While i was getting into things I washed the air filter...CAI. (went thru the wheelwell). The filter is still the original from Chrome Intakes (which is too large imo) and plan on getting a K&N after the spring thaw.
Also I had a problem with a rattle from my rear lowering springs. Earlier I determined it was coming from the bottom 3-4 coils were clapping together while on bumpy roads. After removing and installing them about 5 times all it took was jacking the car up and putting thin peices of rubber between the coils and no rattle.
...So I disassembled them for the last time, got rid of the jimmy rigged shims and got some clear rubber tubing, cut it in half along the axis (long ways) then wrapped the bottom 3 coils, Taped it every 3-4 inches w/ threaded tape (much stronger).
My guess is that the spings are just wore out, I know at least one other person here had them on their ride. All in all i sacraficed about 1/4" of drop for a quite/solid suspension by adding the tube.
All in all the car seems to be running perfectly now.
It is definately seems more responsive now that the filter is clean.
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