Blown head gasket - head cant be skimmed anymore!

Edited: 3/29/2009 12:27:43 PM by xcpointx

Been told the head will be past its minimum if it gets skimmed. My options now: 1. Find another head in good nick (slim chance)2. Resurfacing the head? Apparently it can be welded back up and reskimmed? pricey.3. Use 2 head gaskets. Double stacking! Cheap.Will it last? Im leaning toward 3. Im aware this will decrease comp ratio. What do you guys think about this option? Is it 'safe'? Or am I wasting my time cos it will just blow those gaskets apart and Ill have oil and water leaking through the channels into the cylinders in a few miles?  Would really appreciate any thoughts and experiences. Thanks guys.  

Edited: 3/29/2009 12:14:36 PM by framedranger

I had a honda crx awhile back that overheated and warped the head, well after resurfacing the the head flat I had taken way to much off to get it flat, it was taken down so far I was hitting the valve with the surface grinder. I was broke at the time so I doubled up the head gaskets and ran it. I drove that car for 4 months with no problems then sold it for $100   Its probaly not the best idea but if you have no money and have to get to work I would give it a shot

damn south africa..would say i could find i used one but shipping would be killer

the autoparts stores here in the states charge $200.00 bucks for one with core i would call around and see if you could get one   ive been told mazda heads are throw away heads and thats why they are cheep here not alot of help but im trying the best i can to

check with cometic gaskets they make head gaskets in different thickness ive seen 90 thousandths head gaskets hope this helps