Pulling the head isn't that hard, just a bit time consuming. If you're sure it's the headgasket and are going to replace it, you might as well get some ARP headstuds while you're at it. You're supposed to replace stock headbolts when you pull the head off anyway, so you might as well replace them with some stronger ARP studs.

 

here are a few pics and vids of the damage...
right click, save as:

http://www.psylence.com/jefftyper/bu...olantleak1.avi
http://www.psylence.com/jefftyper/bu...olantleak2.avi
http://www.psylence.com/jefftyper/bu...olantleak3.avi

*u can hear my engine idling at 3500rpm in these vids...

and also a few pics:

 

I must have missed something since I'm looking at pics of an AE86 and I had been giving Honda-specific info. Oh well, most of it was universal. :doh:

 

hahaha i actually did mention that it was an ae86 earlier...

but its alright, u were lots of help man...

i will probably do an engine swap soon