Joey's iS by JinormusJ

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Compression test today after a buddy let me borrow one of his testers. Starting from front of the engine to firewall side:
156, 154, 153, 150, 147, 150

Not bad number for a previously neglected e30 honestly. Not as good as my last one, but definitely good


Finally took my valve cover off today, only to find...

Exhaust rocker #6 isn't even on the valve....


The oil pickup tube is bent and rubbing again intake rocker #5


After fixing it all up

Took the rocker clip off, moved it over and adjusted it as best I could (hey, its better now than being completely off!)


However, my car still suffers from incredibly sad low torque, even sadder top end power, a massive knocking/valve tick sound (misfire..?) that seems to be coming from Exhaust rocker #6 area, and of course, horrible exhaust leaks.
Video

Don't mind my inherent struggle to inhale life-giving air; I'm sick and my nose is plugged. Mouth breathing at its finest.


Anyone know what these problems could be potential signs of?

1-24-2013

Valve adjustment today;

Valve cover gasket in the mail; surprise on its way as well; ordered a few things that I've been wanting for a while now