i wanted to make sure it wouldnt let me down replaceing it with a steel one !
and i wanted head cleaned up so we get an idea wat condition head and bore is in
fair enough , for what your plannang with your car imo your wasting $$ is all , unless there is a problem with the engine i wouldn't be pulling it apart. just get a compression test done and a leakdown test , will give you a fair indication of the engine health