ok guys thanks for the input. I figured out the overheating problem, I had two hoses wrong and now the resevoir is not blowing apart. Now the only problem is that the oil leaking onto the header is coming right out the front of the valve cover. I did replace that gasket too. I will definitely retorque the head tomorrow, maybe thats why the valve cover is leaking.? I was thinking maybe it was due to a bad spring or lifter? Never did any work with the lifters, springs etc. thanks again and i'll let you know how it turns out tomorrow.