No, impossible. the head gasket cannot be affected by a pothole unless the engine fell out and the rest of the car drove over it.
Blown head gaskets.
intake gaskets are between the head and intake. head gaskets are between the head and the block..
Head gaskets, head gaskets, head gaskets
Overheating can warp and crack cylinder heads, head gaskets and all bearings, especially crank bearings. In extreme it will destroy the engine
no the higher milage or higher rpms can cause the head bolts to stretch which would cause it to blow
yes
Head gaskets are supposed to last the life of the engine. There is no "care" specific to head gaskets.
There are ( 2 head gaskets ) one head gasket for each head on your V6 engine
YES
There are many gaskets on any car engine. If you are asking about head gaskets, they are between the cylinder head(s) and the engine block. The cylinder head is under the valve cover. --------------
The 283 has a larger bore diameter, so use the 283 head gaskets.
Most likely need water pump could over heat and damage head gaskets