After you are finished "pulling the Motor" try removing the ENGINE because that is where your problems are.

Actually, You might try a wet and dry compression test to determine if the low compression is caused by bad rings or valves. If it is the valves you can take the head to a shop and get the valves rebuilt or replaced, the seats reground and possibly the guides replaced.

I think the #1 cylinder piston can be removed by just removing the lower oil pan which is easy. So you could just replace the rings in #1 cylinder if they are bad. But, do the valve job anyway since you have the head off. Its not too espensive. Don't forget to put in new valve seals.

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