Thanks for replies, block and heads have been resurfaced. took O rings out when re-sleaving it,the sleaves are machined flat with block. They were proud .002 with 0 rings. Im trying MLS gasket and re torqued after 1st cool down.Never triied Halomar and re-torque exta times. Hope this works. Any one else with the same combo would like to here from you Thanks Larry.