Starting from scratch (from "critical engine failure")

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx>]

For those of you who remember that article... Based on all the advice 
I've received, I'm operating on the assumption that I've blown a head 
gasket. (Coolant mixed with oil & a vacuum leak that I can't find). 

People told me to find the source of the leaking fluid mix. I've 
removed the intake, and crawled all over the engine. No fluid is 
leaking from the head/block mating surfaces, dipstick tube, oil pan 
plug or gasket. The source appears to be from the rear crank seal, 
but I haven't split the engine from the transmission to check yet. 

I am also operating on the advice that these blocks very rarely 
crack. This engine only has 22K on it, and it sat for many years so I 
believe it. I intend to yank the engine and just rebuild it. I am on 
a budget however. I intend to get the engine recondition kit #102565 
from delorean.com, bearings and rings. Since the miles are low I'm 
not going to do the chains and sprockets.

My question: Are there any other "must have" items that aren't in 
that kit, that I need before I start this?

Thanks.

Rich
#5335-MD