Yes I understand that. I plan on checking the valves as soon as I can get a valve cover gasket in (but it too will have to wait for at least a paycheck or two). I assume at that time would be a good time to do a leakdown test (I can use the GP holes rather than pulling the injectors right?) Just need to get/build a compressor to GP compression tester adapter. My compressor will only do about 120PSI (that good enough?).
I ended up going over budget on the suspension by about $300 (mostly tools and tires).
I used to be nervous about doing the valve adjustment, but after the suspension and compression test, I don't think there's much beyond pulling the head or rebuilding the transmission that can overwhelm me any more
-nB