05-19-2014, 03:28 PM
I have been chasing down stumbling issues for a while now. I recently had the valve cover gasket replaced. I decided I would check the plugs to look for any signs of lean/rich running condition. 3 out of 4 cylinders had oil around the plugs and cylinder 4 had a chocolate brown look to it. I'm guessing my head gasket is toast. I really don't know what to do now. My car isn't in the best shape (scratched up paint discolored dash torn up headliner, overheating issues). Do i sell, part-out, or restore? I just don't know if i can justify a motor rebuild/freshening up with all of these other problems still needing addressed. I have a 951 in great shape that needs a turbo replacement and what sounds to be a bad valve. So, I'm wondering if I should just focus on that. Perhaps I could take my 16v head and throw it on the 951? Not sure if this is possible or not, but seems like a cool idea if it is.