Good plans - quiet on here so look forward to the updates.
I'd maybe re-think about the headgasket if it hasn't been done. I've never had a 4cyl, but they seem to be vulnerable even if maintained and people go for a better gasket - MLS I think. Your call. Be a shame though to potentially damage the engine in the long term, for the sake of a gasket while the engine is actually out anyway.
Glad your personal bits are sorted too.
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