gathering info for a 5S-FE rebuild!!, Really just the head gasket. Options

[doory100]

Hello I have a 1995 celica GT st204 with a 5sfe engine. I have decided to not swap the beams because of the lack of parts that are readily available in canada and the USA. Also I like having the ability to get used parts from kenny u pull from a camry or on the rare occasion a celica for dirt cheap!! Another reason is turbo charging the 5sfe would produce more or equivalent power at less of a cost thanks to ebay turbo kits.


My head gasket needs replacing. The engine is almost at 400,000km (248500mi)
I have good power overall. Engine does not seem to lack power.
I am just wondering what else I should replace. while the head is off?
I work at Virtucom custom sheet metal shop and we have a surface grinder. Would that be significant for machining the head?
Also has anyone bought a gasket set off ebay they have one with bolts for $60usd. dealer wants $100 just for the head gasket!!
Also will a 98 camry head gasket work on my engine it looks almost similar and its metal not graphite.

I don't plan on taking the engine out because I don't want to. I really just need the oil leak to stop.
I am thinking of putting adjustable camgears but cant seam to find any that will fit my engine.

This post has been edited by doory100: Aug 17, 2014 - 9:09 PM

[VavAlephVav]

imo you don't have to do pistons and rings unless you really want to.
Smaay is the pro with stuff like that, you could ask him about what cam grind he uses.