- Non Turbo - I do not think that is a missing piece of the valve, I think that is something squishy between the valve and seat. But hard to tell from a low res image... - Hoping I do not need to replace the whole motor.... Thinking worst case its a valve job and maybe some head work. Fingers crosse...

Duke1: That's certainly possible, I am pretty sure the engine was not run with bad timing, but it may have been cranked through by hand.... Scot850: I see your point, I will be doing the labor myself so except for any machining required, labor is "free". Is there any possibility it could b...

Soooo..... I left the seafoam in the cylinders overnight and repeated the compression test, looking better.... Original, dry: 30 / 203 / 135 / 70 / 90 Latest, wet: 125 / 210 / 175 / 205 / 135 My first thought was rings but I know for sure I had exhaust valve leaks in 4 of the 5 cylinders, and no det...

Drove the car for ~ 10 miles, slight miss under power in one cylinder. Let sit overnight. Compression cold, dry: 220 / 215 / 220 / 215 / 215 Beautifull Took the car for another, "more spirited" drive, miss seems to be clearing up. Lifter tick calmed down too.... I think this project is don...