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I don't know about your heater or a replacement.
But as you say, the time is now since you are working on the cabinetry and floor. I would replace it now.
You want a reliable safe heater and if you go through all that work on the cabinets and floor and then later have to deal with the heater you'll be very upset with yourself.
I did the same thing on mine. I replaced all the plumbing and thought I could live with my water heater. Well, this year I had to replace the water heater and it was a bear. It could have been much easier if I did it when I replaced all the supply lines.
I have a 30+ year old heater in mine which I was so proud of myself because I rebuilt the motor and got it cleaned out and working.
I have yet to use it because of the fear of it being so old and my 18mo. old daugher sleeps in her play yard right in front of it.
Even though I added a LP and CO detector...
So, I will probably replace it as well.
Good luck with your decision.
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