So i've noticed a small dribble of oil coming down the side of the engine case right underneath the #6 exhaust port. I had originally thought it was a leaky valve cover gasket, but now I think it's coming form the actual exhaust port.
I did a compression test. Don't recall exact numbers now, but #6 was significantly lower than the rest. I put a teaspoon of oil in the spark plug hole and it did make the number jump a bit. Am I looking at a worn out ring here or a leaky valve? I bought this motor a little over a year ago, apparently rebuilt, and have only put about 6 thousand miles on it since then.
The van is running fine...no noticeable loss of power and it is not smoking at all. Should I just keep an eye on it? Any advice?
I did a compression test. Don't recall exact numbers now, but #6 was significantly lower than the rest. I put a teaspoon of oil in the spark plug hole and it did make the number jump a bit. Am I looking at a worn out ring here or a leaky valve? I bought this motor a little over a year ago, apparently rebuilt, and have only put about 6 thousand miles on it since then.
The van is running fine...no noticeable loss of power and it is not smoking at all. Should I just keep an eye on it? Any advice?