Questions about replacing headgasket and timing?

[RandyJr]

Sorry guys, I posted this in the wrong forum first.
Just bought a 1992, it needs a headgasket. The previous owner had it replaced once and it blew again. Any idea what that may mean, warped head maybe?
Anyways, I have a Haynes manual and your basic supply of tools. This is my first DSM, so all of this is going to be new to me. Is there anything I should know going into this job?
What's everyone's opinion on removing the balance shaft belt to prevent it from messing up the timing belt? Is there is disadvantages to removing it?
Also I understand that the automatic tensioner has to be removed(2 bolts) but does the tensioner pulley and bracket have to come off?
Any special tools, tricks, tips, would be appreciated.

 

[NOSNUSE]

The Haynes book tells you everything you need to know for a head gasket change, it is a good manual to have handy, you might also want to check out www.vfaq.com for more info on removing the balance shafts and belt. A far as what might be wrong with the head, when you remove it you should take it to a quality machinist and have it check out to see if it is warped. Just for the record you may want to mark all you wires and hoses to make sure you don't get them all messed up(hey it happens to all of us). Good luck and if I can think of anything else I will update this post. Later Keith