Quote: Thanks for the help, having never pulled a head before, how do I determine what replacement gasket I need? I am pretty sure my engine is .030 over but do not know what thickness I need to maintain my current compression. Can I measure the existing gasket once I pull the head or Do I need new head bolts or can I reuse the existing ones assuming they are in good shape? Any tricks to it or is it just pull, remove old gasket replace w/ a new one and retorque? I don't mind venturing into new territory as long as I see a road home Thanks for the help
The gasket will have a part number on it , if it's a Fel Pro composite it's probably the 8519 , if it's a steel shim it's probably a mr. gasket or the MP gasket.
Pull the head and go from there.
How long has it been like this ? Hopefully you didn't torch the block or head surface between the cylinders.
also you aren't seeing exh out the breather , it's blowby gas past the rings
Do I need new head bolts or can I reuse the existing ones assuming they are in good shape? Any tricks to it or is it just pull, remove old gasket replace w/ a new one and retorque? I don't mind venturing into new territory as long as I see a road home 
Thanks for the help 
