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Once the head was clean, I needed to check if the valves were leaking. Using a vacuum test, I confirmed that the valves were indeed leaking, necessitating lapping and likely head skimming due to warping. A pressure test assured me that the head wasn't cracked, giving me the green light to proceed with further repairs.
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