If it were me personally I would do the head gaskets. When I did the head gaskets on my 97 Disco I got a top end kit from AB along with the bolt set they sell. Give them a call if you haven't gotten the parts as they will make sure you get everything and make sure you have all the correct parts.
The bolts can be a real bitch to break loose, but all in all doing the head gaskets on the rover 4.0L was one of the easiest head gasket jobs I have done on a v-8 engine. Just take your time, make sure you clean everything good, I didn't use any of the rtv sealant or gasket compound stuff and didn't have a single problem by not using the stuff, and make sure you torque everything correctly in the right order. Follow the repair manual and you'll be set.
ps- The rear head bolts can be a royal PITA, but just relax and everything will come apart and go together just fine.
I had the heads and everything apart in one afternoon and it took one afternoon to put all back together as well. Longest part of the job is waiting for machine work if you need it done.
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