Can I put on new head nuts without creating future head gasket leaks??

[Bob Bidonde]

Here is my recommendation:
*drain at least one gallon of coolant out of the engine, so the coolant level in the engine is below the cylinder head;
*Loosen the cylinder head nuts in the same sequence used to torque them;
*Replace all of the nuts;
*Torque the nuts in the sequence shown in the chart;
*Replenish the coolant in the engine.
I also recommend you modify the ignition cable clamp before replenishing the coolant.