New head gasket fault

[German guy]

Just an addition to Syncro909's post...I too recommend a copper spray sealer..BUT do not spray it onto the engine block unless you can tape it off very well. Any over-spray of the copper spray sealer is a bear to remove once it dries. I hang my gaskets from a string and spray both sides...let it dry a bit and then install.



I installed a Snyder's 6.1:1 head with a BEST gasket last year..put about 700 miles on it and no problems... yet. If you are replacing the gasket anyway...a jump to a "Police Head" or the 6.1:1 gives an enormous boost in performance...just a suggestion while you are already removing the head anyway.