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My '92 tb42e did a haed gasket in a similar way as yours. The head checked out ok so while I was at it I decided to replace the rings and bearing.(450k motor) did it with the motor in place and total cost for every thing was about $250 for parts. Now pulls like a train and smooth as silk.
Pete