Apart from a spare day and a gutful of gumption, you’ll need a standard set of tools, plenty of rags, silicone grease and normal grease, some petroleum jelly, a can of lubricating oil, another of penetrating oil, degreaser, some wooden bungs, various rolls of tape, a set of engine spares and treatments for your water and fuel tanks.

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Good luck!