pulled the head off today. Found water and oil in 3 of the cylinders. The head gasket isnt blown. No visible cracks in the head but that doesn't mean they aren't there. But the head is visibly warped around the 4th cyl. I havent check it with a straight edge yet to see how bad it is but if i can see it without a straight edge its pretty serious.
goodbye 2.3L you served me well
found this when i pulled the head