Project hopeful, no will power

[Niall]

I agree that if its in need of a skim, you would be silly not to but I just don't like the idea that some people skim them when it may not be needed.
Chances are if the head gasket has gone and had been overheated, it will need doing but for the sake of saving money you could just measure it. My engine was stripped and rebuilt. It wasn't overheated and the head was spot on so it wasn't done.
I personally don't see the point IF you can avoid it. I'm not saying bang it back on without a skim regardless of if is warped or not. Just why waste money time and material when it may not be needed!