Taco 95 with cyl 1 problem

Hi

i have 95 taco 2.4L engine with 370K miles.

i recently did a head gasket job on it with a used cylinder head.

i Remove the spark plug in cylinder 1 and saw the cylinder head has like condensation built up on it.
On Cyl 2,3,4. It looks clean to built up.

i have not done a compression test on it.

but the truck runs fine even the spark plug looks fine No errors found on the scan tool.

appreciate any feedback.

 

Codes?

 

NO codes.

but im worried about that sludge i see in the top of the cylinder.

all the other top cylinder are clean.

 

Hi,

I have check the compression on the Engine.

Cyl 1 155
Cyl 2 170
Cyl 3 170
Cyl 4 180

hopefully you experience Taco owners can feedback how estimated the engine can last.

i have 370K on it.

 

how much oil are you having to add between changes?

 

Since it not a daily driver and i had it for 2 years.

I only have done 2 oil changes i have not put attention to the oil consumption.

 

High mileage engines that have had head work tend to start consuming more oil after the head work.
Not all of those, but most of the time. The rings just can’t contain the oil.
155 psi is low. It’s got a worn or stuck ring.

Personally, I’d just add oil as needed. (If need).
I’d not do anything until I get a misfire, or have a drivability issue.

It’s a 370k mile engine. It’s done all it can.
At this point, run it until it won’t run.
Then consider your options.