Originally Posted by davidnormanuk
I'm gonna get it checked properly on Monday but was just wondering what is involved as its a process of engine building which I've never done. The only problem if you skim a head every time you fit a new head gasket is the chamber depth will get less and less causing the compression ratio to alter but don't know how much difference that would make.
Obviously yes you are right......but if the headgasket has gone you can bet its got a warp and out of the two i'd rather fit a skimmed had than a warped one.
I'm sure the place you take it to will see if its warped for free
