I'm pulling the engine today. The 318 has some issues. It is leaking coolant into the oil. This may be from a poorly sealed front timing cover allowing water to enter into the oil pan near the front of the engine. Also, I am replacing the timing chain. I have heard the stock one's were plastic coated or vinyl so they would run quieter. I have heard horror stories about plastic pieces in the oil pain clogging the oil pump pick up screen starving the engine of oil. Also, one of the freeze plugs is rusted and leaking. I'm replacing all of those. I did a compression check on the engine and all cylinders had compression between 135 and 155 psi. I'm not replacing rings, bearings the cam or anything else unless I have too. I will clean up the motor and do a "spray can rebuild". LOL!
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