| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,771 | Probably loose intake valve guides, but also check the drain holes in the cylinder head. A bad sludge buildup can clog the drains sufficiently to make oil puddle around the valve guides. Valve stem seals don't fix worn out guides! Jerry
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