Thats why i'm reluctant to spend more money on golden eagle sleeves. I found some stuff that moroso sells called ceramic engine seal. It is supposed to fix small cracks in heads and blocks. I have had several knolegable people tell me that this has worked before. I'm deciding if i should try it. i figure i dont have much to lose considering i have to take it out and disassemble it anyways. I might try it. I'm taking the head to be checked also for leaks. The seller i bought the head from had it checked before selling it but i dont need anymore problems. This is frustrating for me because i dont cut corners. I guess its a freak thing and a part of the game of trying to go fast.