Head Gasket

They're still physically there, but that doesn't mean they aren't totally crusty. I'm going to replace them when I do head gaskets. I think I'll just do gaskets because I really don't think the rings are work, if they were I would surely have smoke, I'd think.
Don't throw the head gaskets away if they are steel shim (originals) Some of us 273 geeks want them to measure and compare. The original type steel shim gaskets haven't been produced for years. Mr Gasket 1121G's are about the smallest bore and thinnest you can buy.