new used engine

[Sjkirk]

2000 9.5 wagon 2.3 T vin E going into a 2004 9.5 ARC wagon 2.3 T vin A.

I have the complete wiring harness and ECM from the 2000.

What things should I replace check while to engine is still out.

[Sjkirk]

I pulled pan, pulled pickup tube, very clean engine very small amount of carbon changing pickup screen to 20 mesh, replacing all o-rings related to oil, replacing front and rear crankshaft seals replacing valve cover gasket.

The PO had been using mobile 1 oil and filter

I noticed some oil in the intake manifold, are these kits GT17 Turbocharger DIY Rebuild Kit (9-3 and 9-5) worth considering??

[nordwulf]

The GT17 seals start to leak after a while causing a blue puff of smoke at startup. It is possible to use one of these kits and do yourself but you have to be careful with balancing.

When I replaced mine on a previous 9-5, I chose a rebuilt turbo and sold my old one. A bit more expensive than one of these kits but it was worth it for me. If you can replace an engine, rebuilding a turbo shouldn't be too difficult.

[Sjkirk]

Thanks for the info