OEM Headgaskets

[IHateHacks]

Even on an engine that never blew a head gasket, the factory head gasket will leave "bite" marks in the deck of the block, you must remove those if you want to go metal, and shaving the head and using ARP hardware are a must. I removed most of my bite marks but I wimped out and used a stock gasket.

[91 Supra]

Originally Posted by IHateHacks

Even on an engine that never blew a head gasket, the factory head gasket will leave "bite" marks in the deck of the block, you must remove those if you want to go metal, and shaving the head and using ARP hardware are a must. I removed most of my bite marks but I wimped out and used a stock gasket.

Very true. Im not quite sure what compelled me to think that the deck of my block would be in good enough condition such that I would only need to mount on a new HG and be done with it, I guess I have much to learn about engine wear and tear. Anyways, I'll definitely keep both yours and cre's information/advice in mind as I begin to tackle on this whole BHG deal. Thanks again