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Subject:Re: Opinions Please
From:Rich Bennington
Date:Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:12:29 -0800

>You may have some relatively minor problems. Before going the rebuild
>route, do a leak down test. That will tell you a lot. If it looks like you
>may have to do anything besides heads, then go for the complete rebuild.

This was my thoughts, exactly!  Even a wrong valve adjustment, perhaps
because of a soft lifter, can cause low compression on a cylinder.  Find out
before you go in or spend a lot of money!

Rich