pics of the teg's innards (56k nope)

[ebpda9]

well i finally took the engine apart on the teg and this is what i have found:

http://www.styledright.com/personalpics/subie/P9240209.JPG

this cylider was filler with engine oil
http://www.styledright.com/personalpics/subie/P9240210.JPG

http://www.styledright.com/personalpics/subie/P9240211.JPG

http://www.styledright.com/personalpics/subie/P9240213.JPG

[IALuder]

damn, thats a lot of oil.

[ChrisCantSkate]

^ yeah thats what keeps the engine running

[ebpda9]

yeah, i know the oil helps, but it is in the wrong places in that engine.

[JDMFantasy2k]

so was it the valve guide seals like i had guessed?

[ebpda9]

i dunno yet, i haven't taken it apart yet.

[thermal]

I've taken apart many motors. That carbon/oil build up is normal on those cylinders and head ports, especially for an older car like yours.