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That's true. It doesn't need to be a perfect surface. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Depends on the type of head gasket you want to use. If it's metal then you want mill the head. If composite or what not then shouldn't matter I've heard. I've milled mine and going with a metal HKS. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Lol, leaf blower. It works though! I'm going to pressure wash my head. I've got a shit ton of attachments lol. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

I don't think it's too harsh... Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Yeah, sounds like shit. But makes me miss my 98 GTP... Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Yeah, if you can't shuffle them around to get the numbers right, you can get them at the dealership. Ours charges $12 each... Gets spendy if they all need replaced. Luckily I have an extra head and 24 extra shims :) but I still have one side of the head to do... Sent from my LG-P999 using...

Yep, between the cam at the shortest point(lobe points up) and the shim in the bucket. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

You do need to check the clearance and make sure they match the numbers I posted earlier. Otherwise compression will not be good. Trust me, it's worth it. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Nice, anxious to see more pics! Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Oh, and on the block, you can push as hard as you want to clean it real good. I used carb cleaner and the cup brush on the block. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

You can run it lightly and not risk damaging it. You just don't want a lot of pressure against the aluminum with hard/firm bristles. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Remember that one wire attachment you showed a pic of that was longer and cone shaped? That would work perfect for getting down inside that valve seat area. Or a small wire brush. I'm going to blueprint my head with a dremel to remove the unnecessary flaky casting, then power wash it off. For...

I'm glad my videos helped you. Yeah, you can yank them out with needle noses. That's what I did. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Those look good. You don't want shiny, that's where it's buffed itself. That whole contact surface needs to be that rough grey color. Good job so far man. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Probably just lazy... There really isn't a difference... Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

You want to make sure you get all that greasy grime off the 45° valve seat on both the head and valves before lapping. That way a good mating surface can be cut with the compound. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Depends on the head gasket you want to use. You should use a good quality metal head gasket, but that requires the block decked and the head milled to a mirror like finish. If you are going the cheap and inevitable failure/temporary fix method, get paper or graphite gasket. My machine work ran...

That brush won't hurt the valves. But, you got the process right. Another way to categorize the valves is using a Sharpie, and writing "I1" for intake one, "e2" for exhaust two etc. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

Might as well take the head off yourself, do a new head gasket while you're at it. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

I would say normal unless there is another opinion. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2