i had a headgasket changed on my old eclipse. i changed it to the cometic gasket which i recommend. as of a headgasket break in i never really heard anything like that. and you can check it with the head on as it is to see if you have coolant or anything leaking out. and as of a place in stockridge i couldnt tell you other than look at the sponsors at the bottom of the forums there may be a performance shop in your area to help.