Ok I will probably reuse them then.

This may sound dumb, but how do you measure/calculate thread depth and clamping range? Did you find that the thread depth was different from cylinder to cylinder?

Also do you recomend using RTV or other gasket maker on the head gaskets as well? I have the fel-pro gaskets.

Oh yeah, I have a few different manuals but if you want to email me your tightening sequence then please do. You can never have too much material when doing work like this, right!! carstuff@pszweb.com

John Pszenyczniak
67 Mustang Coupe
95 Firebird Formula
05 Ram hemi 4x4
91 Montero RS LWB w/ 320k miles before rebuild, 900 down and its still kicking!!!