Head gaskets on a 4.2L

[sven]

Originally Posted by TerryS

I strongly disagree with whomever said not to plane the heads when you have them off.

Terry, I didnt recommend NOT planing the heads, I just chose not to
The shop (local GM/Ford/Get er done repair shop) did the head work. I asked them NOT to do this because I didnt really trust them. Unfortunetly I was pressed for time and $ and this is what I did. Plus, I didnt know of anyone else locally who could do this work. Fortunely no leaks so far!

So I agree with your statement about planing the heads.

[TerryS]

Originally Posted by sven

Terry, I didnt recommend NOT planing the heads, I just chose not to
The shop (local GM/Ford/Get er done repair shop) did the head work. I asked them NOT to do this because I didnt really trust them. Unfortunetly I was pressed for time and $ and this is what I did. Plus, I didnt know of anyone else locally who could do this work. Fortunely no leaks so far!

So I agree with your statement about planing the heads.

Sven,
My aopolgies. I went back and read your post again, and had I taken the time to read it properly the first time I surely wouldn't have said it the way I did. I am frequently a dumass, as my kids will readily point out.

[AAXD]

Originally Posted by TerryS

I am frequently a dumass, as my kids will readily point out.

Haha, he's not kidding. (sorry, but you set yourself up for that. )