[s-cars] Head gasket finished.

[Bill Mahoney]

Okay well then..  head gasket and timing belt DONE!  ($1,700, I supplied
the parts)

Given this is no easy job and I certainly lacked time and know how, I
thought this not too bad a price.

My mechanic was amazed at the torque needed to get the crank bolt off
(bent one breaker bar) and said the seal would have been near impossible
without the head off.  Also reported no signs of detonation (thank you
uncle bob.)  

Car still runs good as ever, but there is a slight chirping when I let
off the gas.. though it seems to be getting less and less.  I thought it
may be a backwards installed BPV but I forget which way that is suppose
to go.  Or maybe just a squeaky belt?  Any ideas?

I'll bring the old defective gasket to sfest for show n tell.

I now realize that I still have a way lot of stuff to do before heading
east next Tuesday.

Cheer's

Bill m