Forged lifters? The P.O. was yanking your chain.

Do a compression test.

 

i kind of figured that. but cant always belive what people tell you just because they are ex mecanics. will do the compression chack soon as i get the chance and have the money to do so. thanks guys will post the result when i do it.

 

most of the time you can rent(free) compression tester form the local box parts store

 

How much is the pcv from the dealership for a 318?

 

mine was about six bucks. Your should be very similar.