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Hey mate, guessing the old 2.8 is not so good then.
I'd do a compression test and hook up an oil pressure Guage if possible. Also a cold start should show up the condition pretty well and look under the oil cap for any sludge it should nice & clean. Nice low Ks tho sounds good.