Roll the cam and get each valve to open and visually inspect the seating area for pitting and any other issues. If they look decent, run it. What I see is an oil buildup and since you had a known failure you do not need to go far to find an oiling issue.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.