valve stem seals, intake cleaning and thermostat

Got a ton done, did the valve stem seals on both heads. The valves look good 1 had minor pitting but not even something I would lap out so I went straight to reassembly.
I cleaned half the intake with the steel brush and vacuum method. 
removed the old thermostat and sealant.
cleaned and installed a new thermostat.

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