gsxr - If the valve seal can not spray oil like that, then there really are only two more choices

1) residual oil from the turbo sitting after I had taken off the cross-over pipe

2) bad rings

I should have done a leak test, but didn't

I'm not crazy about the extra holes in the head. The original didn't have them and I think it will cause issues with coolant getting by especially since the head has been worn down in those areas.

I have two different head gasket numbers. I think Elring is now supplying only the later version that have more coolant openings. I can still get the earlier number from the dealer (at a higher price of course!).

I may order the gasket from the dealers and look at it when it comes in. If those passages are sealed, I think I'll pay the extra for the right gasket.

Of course, that solves my coolant problem, but not my oil problem. That is still a mystery.

Guess I can put the head gasket, head and cam back on it and do another compression check to see if I have squirting oil. The cylinders are now clean. Any oil would be coming up from the block for sure. It would eliminate any residual oil from the turbo, but it would cost me an expensive head gasket and a bunch of time if it didn't fix it.

I may also have the head tested to be sure it is ok. The guy I want to use is not there til Wed.

I think that would eliminate everything but the rings.

I don't anticipate doing this work often enough to even dream of coming close to covering a $630 tool to remove the valves. Someone ssaid they were able to remove them using the large OTC OHV valve spring remover and it only cost like $50. I may try that if I decide to do it myself