Well. The 88 S is up and running nicely. I still need to flush the coolant a couple of more times and the oil at least one more time as it's a little milky. Had it running for about 20 minutes this evening. All of the little ticks of the valve train went away when it finally go warm. Let it idle most of the time but revved it up to cruising RPM for about a minute or so. I decided I needed to take a peak on the underside to check for drips. Well.. I effin' found one.. Right on the main seal... Dammit. Might was well do the balance shaft seals while I'm in there.
Yeah the oil is a little milky and I'll drain it and refill it with more fresh when I do the seals next week sometime. Dammit, I was so hoping I was done with the major engine stuff and start working on the small things. Plus I think I'm hearing a small exhaust leak down at the lower header connection.