hey....thanks to all, once again. i'm gonna pull the head tomorrow. the heat situation is getting worse, and it can be nothing, i am now convinced but what we've been talking about. got a good mechanic who is gonna let me use his shop to do the work myself for 1/2 price what he would charge....comes down to 880 pesos, or about $90 USD. he will be there to help me with the torque wrench and such as i don't have one. milling and magnafluxing.....30 USD, gaskets.....about 25 USD....not bad. I'll tell you what I find, Okay....Rob

American in Mexico with my 76 CJ7,4.6 Liter I6
Weber 32/36,Header,FlowMaster,DUI Ignition
3"Lift,33's,TH400 Tranny/Dana 20