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thanks for the reply. Yes, I would be rebuilding to stock oem, not going for extra performance. I asked about that rebuild kit because kits I have bought for Toyota and Ford included not just gaskets and seals, but also bearings and either rings OR pistons and rings. What puzzled me, the...

I am a mostly retired Toyota and VW tech of nearly 40 years, but new to the Lexus V8. Are there unique things about rebuilding the 1UZFE? For example, is it considered ok to bore the cylinders if needed? I am comparing to the early Audi V8 where the cylinders have a special coating and are...