rickylowary@gmail.com wrote:
> oo and i forgot to mention that it still blows some smoke while reving
> it up.not sure if that makes any difference. I am aware of the
> machining of the heads..but any idea on the blowback when the oil cap
> is removed? thanks for the info

white smoke is perfectly normal after the gasket is changed - all kinds
of muck and filth need to be burned off internals.

blowback is perfectly normal. the question is, to what degree is it
happening? if fume is chuffing out harder than it it from the exhaust,
the motor is pretty worn and a compression test is required.

the other question is, when you did the clean-up necessary for gasket
replacement, did you use any abrasives? if so, you'll get a much
accelerated rate of wear on the engine. and subsequently increased oil
consumption.