Before it's too late

[112 LS]

right now I have my ls's front end basically stripped, The fan, alternator, fan & ps pump as well as all the covers are removed. While it's not to say things are much easier to work on it helped a lot.

what else should be taken care of/looked at before I re-assemble? I don't want to get back in there for a bit if I don't have to. The car has 65k miles but sat around a lot.

got the sway bar bushings out too

 

[LDM]

Looks like you have a 2001 LS V8 Sport...

All Idler Pulleys and Belt Tensioner.

 

[112 LS]

Thanks, I got the serpentine belt didnt think I would need to replace the pulley yet.

 

[hite337]

Change your dccv (dual climate control valve) while you're in there. Its alot easier to replace with the fan out of the way

 

[112 LS]

Thanks, I was meaning to read up on that being I've heard it mentioned so much on here.

 

[hite337]

Thanks, I was meaning to read up on that being I've heard it mentioned so much on here.

You'll be glad you change it now....so much more room to work with. 5 hoses with those factory hose clamps=no fun with the fan in the way.

$135 at amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-YG355-Heater-Valve/dp/B000C5HZEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307924521&sr=8-1

 

[oddball]

In case not already done (too lazy to really read the other thread), I'd do all the hoses you can find, the crossover tube and the t-stat housing (tree, cap and t-stat cover). Note that you can get the alum Jag version from Rock Auto.
You don't need the accessories off, but I would go ahead and clean the throttle body and EGR.
Take a close look at the rack to make sure it's not leaking.