Thank you Lee I've noticed on most posts you tend to chip in and you had some great points! No we only used the metal straight edge to check the head, low budget build however i prefer reliability. I will try and find a machine shop between home and Durham where i travel every week for work. I will ...

Hello I purchased a 1999 V70-XC for $400 with what was described as a blown head gasket. We tried to start it before pulling any parts. We drained all the oil and coolant and just used fresh oil and filter and it would barely kick, compression was 175, 145, 0, 35, 175. Upon tear down we noticed on ...