Assuming this is a non-VVT engine (98 or prior): (1) Put the crank on the mark. Be very careful, it must be exactly on the mark. Remove the timing belt. Check the crank again to make sure it is on the mark. (2) Align the slots on the rear of the cams, parallel to the head surface. Slot on exhaust ca...

Uhhh... that's not how you remove cam seals. I'm not at all surprised they're leaking. Hopefully you just damaged the cams and not the head/cam cover, just the cams will be easier to replace.
If this was for the 850, let me know if you need the cams. I have a set I can sell you.

Yes! Put in a T5 engine, turbo and ECU (or flash the existing ECU to a T5 tune), drop it in and go! Or swap in the manual trans now as well ... Basically any 95-98 T5 engine, just keep the manifolds and fuel supply setup that is already there. Replace the rear main seal while the engine is out. Also...

Mstrshkbrnnn wrote: ↑28 Mar 2020, 18:07 My grandfather just died of it this morning.

So sorry to hear. Hope you all are well and have what you need during this crazy time.