well i dont have alot of money, that is why i was trying to do it myself. i am almost sure if the head has to be pulled off the piston rings should be replaced also...... I just want it to be decent for now, until i can afford the swap... I have a spare head with all internals still in it, its int he same condition as my head, maybe better, and needs new valve seals also, i found those for 32.00 on the net, how much would you charge just to do the head? i can put it on and all that myself, unless you need the engine to see the TDC of the piston