Well I was about 99% sure it was the head gasket due to #1 and #2 giving no compression but it turns out that 1 of the exhaust valves on #1 is stuck open and both on Clyinder #2. There was also one open on #3 but after I tapped it in and loaded it down with some penetrant it appears to work as well as all the others. I am certain that the HG was bad too due to a bit of corrosion on the head near the lifters on #1 and #2. I know this is getting long but I do have some questions.
#1 whats the best way to free a stuck valve?
#2 after putting the HG on what should I torque it too (seems like there are a few different opinions)
#3 do I need to torque the head in a couple weeks?
#4 Anything else I shoul dcheck for while the head is off? Should I replace anything else while in there (besides the timing belt)
#5 if I cant get these 3 final valves to free properly should I try to replace the valves myself or is it pretty difficult?
I have to say that I was simply amazed when I pulled the valve covers. The head has absolutely no oil stain on it and it looks like brand new aluminum. So does the bottom if it. I will get some pics up but it's my opinion that the previous owner had the head replaced and they simply didnt do a good job of putting the HG in. Another thing that leads me to think this is that it took me all of 5 minutes to pull the exhaust manifold which is pretty odd for a 20 year old car. Hopefully its a fairly new head.
#1 whats the best way to free a stuck valve?
#2 after putting the HG on what should I torque it too (seems like there are a few different opinions)
#3 do I need to torque the head in a couple weeks?
#4 Anything else I shoul dcheck for while the head is off? Should I replace anything else while in there (besides the timing belt)
#5 if I cant get these 3 final valves to free properly should I try to replace the valves myself or is it pretty difficult?
I have to say that I was simply amazed when I pulled the valve covers. The head has absolutely no oil stain on it and it looks like brand new aluminum. So does the bottom if it. I will get some pics up but it's my opinion that the previous owner had the head replaced and they simply didnt do a good job of putting the HG in. Another thing that leads me to think this is that it took me all of 5 minutes to pull the exhaust manifold which is pretty odd for a 20 year old car. Hopefully its a fairly new head.
), have the head tested for hardness before doing anything else. If it fails the hardness check, strip if for parts and throw it out, it's eaiser to find a new one.