OK so after pushing my car mildly for the past 2 years something had to give right?
Source of the problem, cracked ringland on cylinder no. 2
Stole this idea from somebody else, works great.
So here is my part list
CP-E Stage 2 pistons 87.5mm $710
Manley H - Beam Rods $380
L19 Head Studs $295
Stage 1 Rebuild Kit with clevite bearings $880
CP-E Injector Seals $190
OEM Replacement Clutch & Pressure Plate $330
JBR BSD & Baffle $165
Engine, Hone, Line Bore, Clean & Balance + Head R/R $950
Budget around $3500, DIY Labor FTW - Ended up costing about $4000 including the new clutch
Block is measured, bores are round and only needs a quick hone
All rotating parts will be balanced
Head will be cleaned and have new valve stem seals fitted.
There really isn't much to the block once all stripped back
Straight in gearbox and all