Progress! I got things re-assembled and took it for a road test. This is what I noticed. Ticking. Really bad ticking. Not too big of deal I guess. I'd much rather have to fix lifters than do a head gasket job, but wait, I think I do. This car stinks really bad. It was pretty dark when I got her running, but it looked like white smoke from the tailpipe. Anyone know how long it takes to replace the head gasket, and is it worthwhile for me to only do the gasket?
Power-wise, she has about the same power as my 95, so that makes me think that the #1 cylinder is not totally out of the game. Compression test tomorrow to find out.
Sound. I am trying to think of a good descriptive word to explain how different this car sounds from my 95. I'd say that it is faster and whinier. Also, while cranking the engine, it reminded me of the sound of a motorbike, rather than my 95. High pitch and fast. Anyone know what might be the cause?
Thanks for the info. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Jai
