Thanks All. To answer some specific questions:
Kruse: I think i'll go for dip stick, dip sitck!!!!!! Not sure what cam bearings are...the VG30E motor is SOHC, I know i'll be buying rod bearings and main bearings. But those I can't size until I do the inspections. I want to try do the bare minimum out-sourcing to the machine shop as possible. I need to conserve my money, as my next job is to rebuild the RE4F02A Automatic Trans. I bought a second backup transmission to overhaul.
Punisher: I'm new to this stuff, what are the pressed bearings you speak of. Are you refering to the rod bearings and main bearings? Can I just do alot of the cleaning myself with guidance from you guys. I'll buy all the brushes and tools. I can even take photos once I start dismantling stuff. I was going to buy a book on overhauling, but I've been using the Service manual from Nissan, it goes through every detail...I hope it's enough and it doesn't leave too much out. I may not bother with the book.
Tell me what specific brushes I need. Osborne stuff? I was going to replace those freeze plugs with the brass ones anyways so I need to get them out. I'll pay for the dip as the final step.
Can you guys recommend me some good Canadian or US online vendors for me to source my overhaul parts from? So far I found a place called RPM Machine, but not sure if their pricing is sort of high. It seems a bit.