changed my head gaskets

I changed my head gaskets in my 2000 Venture. Took a weekend to take them out. Took my time and labeled everything and ALOT of pics. I bought the best Fel Pro head gasket kit. I put it back together the next weekend. Had some help from a friend. Most of the time. It was a pain but I wouldn't hesitate doing another one. Had it almost all back together and found I had the heater hose from the rear climate control pump up out of the way. Well I had to take the throttle body and coil pack back off. To put the hose down on the side by the thermostat.
Had the heads done at a machine shop. Cost $225.00
I replaced the water pump with an ac delco, plugs, lifetime wires, everything you should. O rings and whatever else.
Think the plugs were original the wires I think someone changed.
Should get better gas mileage.
Started it up. Took it for a test drive and on the way back that's when HE*L broke loose!! :evillol:
I FORGOT TO SHUT THE HOOD!! AHHHHHHHHH
Here's some pics. I took over 100 pics when I did this job.

Want to say a HUGE THANK YOU for the guy that sent me his info. that he saved from doing his back in 2009.
THANK YOU!!!!

Nice..... Sucks on the hood tho.....

Nice..... Sucks on the hood tho.....

It did.... BUT I had full coverage and the insurance company sent me a check for almost $1800.00. I bought a used (mint) hood same color. And had the windshield replaced. Pocketed about $1300.00. :smile:

how did u get the left front motot mount bracket off

how did u get the left front motot mount bracket off

If it's the front left motor mount that is on top. There's only 2 bolts that hold it in. Take a pic and post it because I'm really not sure what you are talking about. The motor mount I'm thinking of is easy to take off.
Dan