I have just taken a 1.9 L apart and I noticed, after I took off the valve cover that there was no oil in the area there.
This engine had no compression on the first cylinder and also started to knock.  
After taking off the cylinder head, I noticed that the first had heavy wear on the lining.
Also all spark plugs were very heavily loaded with black deposits.  
I did not yet taken the liners out or the pistons.  
What is the reason for the apparent lack of oil in the area?
What could have caused the failure in the first cylinder?
What do I need to check, test and do?
Would any of you know about this?
I would certainly highly appreciate the help now.

Zoltan

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