Nels
A useful test is to put a small amount (about a teaspoon full) of engine oil
down each plug hole and then measure compressions. The oil temporarily seals
worn bores, so if the compressions go up a lot you can blame the bores. On
the other hand if the compressions are substantially unchanged, then any
loss is due to valve leakage.
>From what you say I would guess the engine is fairly worn, but would run OK
for a while. The good side is that when you have rebuilt the engine you will
#know# and have confidence in what has been done, rather than wondering what
a DPO has committed out of your sight.
If you can get the car at a price commensurate with the need for work it's
not really a problem.
Regards
Dave Dwyer
J2, TA, TC
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