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Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

I would do a leak down test to see how much blow by you are getting.

I agree, this should be done.

Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

What was your compression test method and brand of gauge?

Wal-Mart, we bought it to determine if a friends engine had bent valves, all i can trust it to do is tell me if i have ANY psi in a cylinder

Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

Also did you check all the machined surfaces on the block to make sure they are flat, with a straight edge and feeler gauge?

John Gosh did this for me, resurfaced the block.

Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

If the block is warped it will leak oil like crazy.

not going to rule this out, its possible

Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

Also where is the oil coming from? and do not say "from everywhere" it has to be coming from seals, gaskets, cracks, etc.

From everywhere. JK the whole engine/transmission was coated with gunk and grime, i just finished cleaning the whole assy up today, see attached pic. it was black when i started this. and I have added a bottle of dye to trace any leaks WHEN they surface

Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

The idea of venting more crank case pressure is good, but I do not see it as needed in this case, the valve cover is a little easy to drill into. Who did the machine work and assemble on the motor again?

I am in no way suggesting that everyone do this, just i think this is going to be a fun experiment.

Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

John Gosh is a well rounded machinist, not some legend of 4g63 building, thats Rick Shindly.

True, but i learned everything I know about DSMs through rick, back when he was working on DSMs (is he still doing this?)

therefore, I am as crazy as rick.

Also, if John Gosh looks at a block, feels the metal, and says "there should be no problem with block strength if you drill a hole right....there" I am going to believe him over what anyone else here says. DSM pro or not


The second picture is a counter-measure to Boostcreeps picture