Some people say do, others say it effects torque readings, Mine were torqued dry with clean holes

 

If it hadn't been cranked up I would have just reused the head gasket. Opinions vary on that but in my experience they're fine until you crank the engine up.

Still, I don't fault you for being overly cautious...

 

I had the bottom end totally rebuilt, new pistons, rings, bored .020 over, all new top end stuff....................20 bucks for another head gasket??.......that's nothin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks again for all the good help.

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