I should imagine that the engine place has installed the head gaskets (that you're supposed to throw in the bin ) on the old head!!
Too right, we were pretty thirsty after all the excitement, but that was quenched with lashings of ginger beer as the jolly ruddy faced farmer bade us farewell and a safe journey.
Well when you do get round to it give me a shout, I'm starting to get the hang of engine removal so I can give you a hand.
It didn't happen without a photo and video. I think you're both telling porkies and sandy man is just sat in his garage going brum brum