Yes they were the hardess most nerve racking part of the job. I had a damaged bolt head on the right rear that luckily I was able to get out. All the head gasket bolts are on there hella-tight so get a good long breaker bar and the impact driver sockets.

 

Peak Global extended life. Hard to find. I found mine at walgreens of all places.

It is a OAT without 2-EHA and phosphate-free and silicate-free.