Debating Engine Rebuild... Options

[caribou17]

Well my engine is leaking from alot of places right now, Not huge leaks but i do have to replace alot of seals, also there is oil inside my timing cover and the timing belt needs to be changed....So who here has rebuilt the 5S? I see the price to replace everything in my engine will be the cheapest way for me doing it myself, i just cant afford a mechanic right now...BUT the only thing holding me back is my lack of knowledge at this point. I am pretty determined and would love to do this task, but how difficult will this be? Thanks..

[Smaay]

^^^^ you have spent way too much.

gasket set is about 240 at most. ring set is about 100. bearings for rods and crank are about 150. get a good cylinder hone tool either the balls or stones. follow my guide on rebuilding the 7A. the 5S is similar. a few little difference here and there.

get a good straight edge from harbor freight and check to make sure everything is straight. Lap the valves, dont pay for a full valve job.

i have rebuilt 3 5S-FEs and numerous others.

[Jaytwou2]

^^^^ you have spent way too much.

gasket set is about 240 at most. ring set is about 100. bearings for rods and crank are about 150. get a good cylinder hone tool either the balls or stones. follow my guide on rebuilding the 7A. the 5S is similar. a few little difference here and there.

get a good straight edge from harbor freight and check to make sure everything is straight. Lap the valves, dont pay for a full valve job.

i have rebuilt 3 5S-FEs and numerous others.

Well so far i have spent 540$... 250$ on the valve job 35$ on a pressure test 50$ for surfacing the head and 50$ to set the valves and 140$ on the head gasket set! After paying that much i just realized i am putting way to much money into this 5s.. I want to attempt to do the block myself! I have decent mechanical skills but never did an engine build before