the gasket set(VRS) you buy,should have torque specs in it, to suit there gaskets.

For the A-series, the torque spec is limited by the head bolts, rather than by the gasket type.

If you are using the A15 or later A12 ('13') head bolts, use the higher torque spec. If you have early A12 bolts, you must use the lower torque spec.

All early bolts should be replaced with the newer type. The newer bolts allow enough torque to almost guarantee you won't blow the head gasket (Production improvement).

Hello again, I just got her running again this evening. I was waiting on the starter to be reconditioned since I was last here. Started first turn with a jump start but as soon as I took the jump leads off it started to backfire & miss before stalling. Jump started it again & it ran smooth but as soon as I took of the leads off it started to backfire again and stall. I know the battery is shot but before I done the head gasket it ran smooth after it was jump started? Any ideas guys as to what could be causing this.........

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Yes, your battery is shot. Electronic ignition needs a halfway decent battery to run. In the four weeks it was sitting, the battery has gotten worse.