Head gasket getting oval?

When you fix it this time be sure to run a bottom tap down into each hole where your bolts/studs go in the block.

I use Cometic Gaskets and ARP Head Studs on every engine now. I spray the gaskets with copper coat right before assembly. I take at least 30 minutes per side cleaning the Head Surface and the Deck surface so they are completely 100% Clean. I then set the gasket and head and I torque them to 105lbs with Lube in 5 different sequence's. 50,65,80,95 then 105lbs. Never a leak and I have not popped a gasket yet.