Coolant leaking indicates a warped head. If you put it on a flat surface, such as a pane of glass, you should be able to see the warpage. I think there may be a guide on here on how to lap your head, I'll try to find it. As for the knock, that sounds bad. I would pull my cylinder off and check your rod clearances. You've most likely got some wear issues and may need to rebuild the bottom end.