Head gasket replacement starting tonight, anyone do a write up?

[Mr Project]

Craig, since you're planning on going turbo, have you thought about one of the low-compression head gaskets from BMP?

[ryan roopnarine]

the protractor dealie costs 8-10 dollars at autozone or discount auto parts.

[Craig]

To all- thanks.

Paul- is the bleeding of the heater core difficult? I will be starting everything tonight so will check up on the procedure. I read the Bentley sections on the head gasket, but didn't go to the other sections that are referenced (draining coolant, etc). Guess I'll be doing that tonight. I like your idea about the bleeder though, might give BMA a call today.

Mr Project- I thought about the lower compression gasket briefly, but I'm not going to be running much boost and so don't think it will be a problem. Even the stock 9:1 is not really "high" by most standards and at <7 pounds I don't think I'll have much trouble (remember I said that!).