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If you burned oil but the compression was good then the problem was likely in the intake valve guides (they were replaced, right?).
You may not want to do much of anything else except replace belts and hoses.
If you have access to a cherry picker (or can rent one) removal of the engine/tranny is not horribly difficult and perfectly possible for a first-timer. Just remember to take your time and double check everything before resorting to force (wires can still be attached when you SWEAR they were all removed).
If a shop is doing the rebuilding, you should have no troubles.
Some tips:
Ask the shop what they want you to deliver and remove what they don't want yourself... clean the worst of the gunk off first too and they will appreciate it.
Get a new clutch assembly.
Get new belt(s) and hoses, especially the vacuum hoses!
Don't re-use any gaskets or seals.
You may want to replace the clutch cable now instead of waiting for it to be a problem.
Inspect then lube or replace the speedo cable when it is easy to get to.
Try very hard not to open up any other assembly or it will take forever (oh, how do I know)!
Mike!
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