I know the service director and master tech at a dealership close to me. They gave me cost plus 10% for the parts. I think everything was around $450 so it saved me $80 - $100 off Majestic. Majestic might be your best bet unless you fins a hook-up.

 

I've got to see this forum and I must say I can really say the difference of the looks of the Cylinder Head Gasket Set being removed. This thread is indeed a great help to all of us to see what lies ahead in all the car parts that are there. Thanks for this one, it will really help us big time!

 

Your problem is your valve retainers.
I can't believe this thread... I feel bad for you guy. These idiots got you pulling pistons! Search replacing valve valve retainers and then when you pull your intake retainers off, flip them over and see the small cracks... light bulb. Wow.
Your better to research threads than to post up something for so many to guess at. Bad thing is, could have been fixed without pulling the head. Replace the keepers while your at it.
Good luck fixing the real problem... the extensive disassembly.
(Your master tech suggestions are a blowoff.)