Man it's a wonder he didn't beat the bearings out and break pistons with that much timing in it. That's the bad part of being an engine builder. Your always the one to get blamed for everything bad that happens no matter who's fault it is.
The reason nothing else broke was because the head gasket thankfully got out of a bad situation when it couldn't take anymore-lol. Now that I have put in some Cometics I will make it very clear that the warranty (implied or otherwise) expires the moment my shop door closes on his way out. At least these gaskets are .015" thicker than the ones replaced--small drop in compression makes me feel a little better, but then so does a couple of glasses o' Rye. J.Rob
