For short periods of time, prescription medications (such as narcotic pain medications or muscle relaxants) may be helpful to alleviate pain or related complications.
It can take anywhere from 4-10 hrs. now if your head gasket is warped you will have to take it to have it milled that takes from 1 day to several days. if not you can just buy a completely new one that fits perfectly for about $150.
1 Answer from this member: To replace the head gasket, remove the 6 bolts holding the head gasket to the cylinder. With the bolts loose hit the top of the head 2-3 times with a hammer. Just enough to jar the head.This will usually cause the head to release from the gasket.hen replacing the head, start all the head bolts and tighten to a slightly tight position. Using a cross pattern tighten each head bolt to 220 inch lbs. If any air is leaking into the engine, the engine will smoke. A bad crankcase breather will cause smoke. Overfilling oil or mowing on hills causes smoke.