metal head gasket

[boost_creep]

im just planning ahead for the future.my question is,when you install a metal head gasket,do you have to pull the motor and get the block resurfaced.or can u just mill the head?my cuz just did his supra and he had to get the block machined.this is a much longer engine though.if anyone could fill me in,that would be cool.

[JJ240]

If the deck is warped or scored then yes you do. If your head isn't warped or scored you dont have to have that machined either.

[boost_creep]

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[boost_creep]

sometimes i wonder why i even bother posting in this forum.

c'mon guys!!

[Onizuka]

Dude the answer is right above your second post. I have a metal headgasket and I did NOT get my block or head machined. Hell I didnt even clean off the surfaces too good.

[boost_creep]

thank you sir, i was just lookin for a second opinion.

[Nismo_Freak]

Better to be safe than lucky.

Especially with aluminum surfaces, I would look to have them both checked.

Even removing the headstuds in the incorrect pattern can add warp to the head.