I'm going to be putting new head gaskets on my new-to-me 83 interstate. It's blowing a little whitish smoke from the left side exhaust. I'm looking for opinions on whether it would be better to replace other parts while I'm in there or remember "if it aint broke, don't fix it". 83 interstate, 69k miles, good service history, compression test revealed 170 lbs +/- 2lbs. Purchased from an estate and I think it sat for awhile because it needs brake seals.
So...while the heads are off should I do valve stem seals, lap the valves, or just do gaskets and don't break anything else. ( I have done this work before)
So...while the heads are off should I do valve stem seals, lap the valves, or just do gaskets and don't break anything else. ( I have done this work before)