Sorry - just read my post - just to be clear, the 0.0118 clearance is for the exhaust
Sounds like you have it under control - like you said, the valves have probably never been adjusted since new. Normal wear on the valve heads and...
Sounds like you may have some bent / stuck valves - serious, but not the end of the world. Remove the valve cover, and watch the valve action as...
Could very well be the alternator
try it with the fan belt off to eliminate water pump and alternator
It seems odd that the leak would move from #1 to #3 cylinder. Did you check the locating dowels ? After skimming the head, is it possible that one...
What about your fuel ? Any chance you may have gotten a bit of diesel in there by mistake ?
Have you pulled your sparkplugs to see what is happening there ?
Your engine is mounted on rubber mounts, so, to complete the electrical circuit back to the frame ( ground ) there will be a heavy gauge wire from...
First thing to check is the electrical terminals at the starter. Remove them and clean them with sand paper, or similar, so they are really clean....
Mine ( 1992 S83P ) is powered by one of the 10A fuses, so check if one of them is blown. I had a problem with my VSV for the purge canister, and...
# 1 is the front cylinder. You probably just bent a few valves
Just a general comment on the 4 wheel drive system - since we are here. 4 wheel drive is actuated by engine vacuum through several VSV switches....
Providing the rotor is the proper one and is properly engaged to the shaft, check that the mechanical advance springs are properly connected to...
Is it possible, on yours, to adjust the cables to give more positive engagement ?
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