I just got done running the compression test on my burb. It has a mid-60s 250 in it. I got a new compression tester that you actually screw into the sparg plug holes to get an accurate reading. That and the remote start switch that I picked up made it a pretty easy task.

The results were:
1. 108
2. 140
3. 132
4. 135
5. 150
6. 140

Cylnders 2-6 seem pretty consistent. I am concerned about #1. Seems awfully low/inconsistent with the others. Also, when the engine gets up to speed there is a ticking noise from that area. I'm thinking it could be a hole in the head gasket or maybe a valve issue.

All that being said, I'm wondering if there is any problem with picking up a new gasket set and taking the head off to have a look. What should I be looking for? I'm afraid I'll overlook a major issue and not even realize it.

Once I'm done, can I just clean everything up and put it back together? Are there any issues/mistakes to avoid? The engine is pretty grimey and has a slow oil leak so I know it could use new gaskets all the way around. I'm thinking about just working my way through the gasket set to tighten everytyhing up. Anything special I should remember/do on the oil pan gasket or any others for that matter?

Sorry for the long list of questions.

Last edited by Larry_58_Burb; 01/05/2013 1:56 PM.
Thanks

Larry