Third time was the charm. Toyota OEM gaskets are worth the money. I would only replace the 3VZE gaskets after the block has been surfaced. Might as well hone and rearing at the same time. I would be very skeptical of any mechanic who put a straight edge on the block deck to determine flatness or square to bore. Head bolts can be re-used even though they are supposed be stretch torque type. Local Toyota gurus have done a couple of hundred times without a problem, 2 different Toyota dealerships have done a customer accommodation head gasket replacement and they used the "old head bolts". OEM Toyota oil pump has 4.3psi at idle to 45psi at 3500rpm, after market 25psi at idle and 65psi at 3500rpm, this is one of the only times OEM parts are not better. 0W-40 Mobil 1 is the best I have found for the 3VZE 3.0.
