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Originally Posted by Magoo
The caked on oil is probably from something leaking over there, like the air cleaner oil return tube, turbo oil return tube, or it may be seeping back from the front of the engine somewhere. Could also be the valve cover leaking.
Based on your description of the engine's characteristics from your memory, and limited availability of another engine, I think I would replace as many seals as you could while the engine is on the stand and then put it in the vehicle. If it doesn't run well, you're only out a few $$ for the seals/gaskets and the time to install.  |
I think that's likely what I'll do. The more I think about it the more I agree that the oil was leaking from somewhere other than the head gasket due to no antifreeze in the oil and no oil in the antifreeze.
I just wanted to first figure a way to check the compression on the engine as it sits in the garage with no starter or anything on it. I do have a good compression gage and yesterday picked up a cheapo lead-down tester from Harbor Fright.
Any suggesstions anyone?