This weekend I plan on doing a compression test of the engine. Though, I'm not sure what is to gain because I'm not sure if low compression numbers necessarily mean that the cylinders are bad (it could possibly be a bad head gasket or valve guides). I would think that more would be found by a visual inspection of the cylinders, and I would have to open up the engine anyway to replace gaskets and seals.

If, however, I get good compression numbers then I guess it would be safe to assume that the engine only needs either a new head gasket, valve guides, or maybe the timing chain put on the correct tooth.

I'm still not sure how knowing the compression numbers will help me at this point. After this is done I will most likely be putting the car on eBay so I can focus on my 300SD. There is no way I can afford 2 cars.

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