Head gasket worth doing advice please

[T25_steveo]

Hi all I bought a van recently under the assumption the engine was cooked. I planned to do a gti conversion however I Came across a Jx head cheap so took the plunge. I'm just not sure if it's fixable, the van starts and ticks over but there's water and steam coming out of the side of the cylinder head at the rear gasket area. Also it has very little power just about enough to move it. Do you think the block may be damaged if so how could I tell? Would appreciate the help. Thanks

[dave friday]

Well...your going to have to remove the head to find out!

[T25_steveo]

Well...your going to have to remove the head to find out!

Thanks how would I tell if the block is knackered? Is it the same process as with the head flat bar across the block?

Thanks

[dave friday]

Yes,I had a slight water leak from the side of the head,when I took the head bolts out I found one snapped bolt!
The head was ok but the gasket was full of holes!!( looked like mice had been eating it!)

[T25_steveo]

Thanks il remove the head and check the block hopefully all
Is well. It will give me a bit more time to sort the gti bits out.