OMG, I should've checked this post earlier so it wouldn't take 14 posts to state facts

Anyways, use engine compression restore additives, they really do help all around (Valvoline Max Life or Engine Restore). On my non-smoking 145k KA-T anyways...

Also, I sometimes would burn oil (blue smoke) from the engine bay b/c my crank oil seal was shot after installing the ASP pulley. Installed new one ($5) with the new pulleys and no more leaks.

Jesse