SD22 engine low power up steeps?

[byrdlova]

hey yall,

Ant here. I am new to the SD22 world.my truck leaks oil under the exhaust mani. I think its a coming from the head. I have little power up steep hills& sum white smoke at start ups.The engine sounds good when running but no power up hills is scary. I want to rebuild the head and check compression for the engine status.Any tips for a rookie to watch out for?

Brand new trany in this truck so even more reason to restore.

Ant

Thankz for all yalls time

[asavage]

The oil pressure line to the vacuum pump on the alternator is a common oil leak point. As is the valve cover gasket.

Valves are not a big problem on the SD22. You may want to adjust the valves lash, and perform a compression test.