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Ok, I did a compression check and here are the numbers #1-90psi #2-0 #3-0 #4-90......and on 2-3 I mean it wouldn't even move the needle on the gauge! To me this means that the valves are not sealing, correct? (yes I put oil down the spark plug holes) with no effect.

So the next step is to pull the ...

Well that didn't help. Am i right in thinking that if the valve seals are bad that on the compression stroke it would just blow by the failed valve seal up into the valvetrain which would explain all the oil being forced into the intake from the breather? it also has been sipping coolant for a ...

I had spark once I cleaned the plug but I had no sand paper or wire brush so it wasnt really clean....
I'm going to get new plugs and pcv now and will try the anti foulers. When the head was milled for the head gasket the machinist (a very trusted engine/bolt action rifle builder) said they weren't ...

I have an '85 tercel sr5. I have just discovered that the number 3 cylinder is not firing:-(

upon inspection I found that the plug#3 was fouled with oil.
I took the rest of them out and they were all a little oily.

Also on the last oil change I switched to 10w40 from 10w30.
I also have oil in my ...

Thanks for all the responses. The inner/ outer tie rods look/feel good and the ball joints are really tight and look new plus the rubber is very "fresh" appearing. I will get it jacked up again this week and check the rack mounts and swaybar mounts. Wouldn't a bad bearing be making at least a little ...

Hi there,

I have an '85 SR5 standard. I have been browsing this forum for a while and find you all to have the best attitudes of any car forum ever..
I appreciate that. I have utfs and browsed for an answer to my dilemma to no avail. Anyways, The problem I am having is in the front end. The ...