Hello Spencer,
I don't have experience with just doing a torque down of head fasteners and crossing your fingers with a case like this
. Maybe some other people could weigh in here...
But my inclination is that I'm pretty screwed when I find oil in my coolant
and water in my cylinders. This means there are multiple new paths where liquids are going where they aren't supposed to go. To further complicate matters, the leak down test showed that I have 50% leakage out through my tailpipe, meaning my exhaust valves are not sealing properly. One theory that ToonRBoy mentioned is that maybe my head(s) are cracked, and that would explain everything.
Anyways, I have so much momentum going right now to tear into this motor this weekend....that unless someone swoops in with last minute info and advice on a better solution, I'm putting on my shade tree mechanic outfit tomorrow. If I do, I should have some more info and pictures soon.
Thanks,
Sal