I've seen all the posts that mention running 20w-50 in passing but there seems to be some people that caution against it. I was pleased to find that my local parts chain sells vr1 because I know the added ZDDP is supposed to be good for older heads and valve trains, but I also know that the FSM doesn't have 20w-50 listed as a possibility. Does anyone have any experience running a 20w-50 or even vr1 specifically?

Hi there...  Last summer my dad gifted me his 1987 Starion ESI-R... He was the only owner before me..  He took really good care of this car.... really good care.  Unfortunately he got this bug to modify some things..that now were not such a good idea.  At one point the head gasket leaked so he replaced the gasket but wanted MORE POWER... so he put on a head with a racing cam... After that all kinds of problems.... Car would not idle correctly ect because computer does cannot be adjusted to cam. 

It's been 2 years since we closed our shop. Many people continued to ask me about parts  so Diane and I started Dads Engine Parts LLC  we went online today. link below. Dad Dads Engine Parts Llc.

Went to rebuild since AutoZone doesn't have any stock to replace under warranty and seems nobody else has available to buy. But could this be the reason why it was dumping fluid from the shaft while not running?  I don't remember from the last time I failed at repairing one.   Note the swirled score.   https://photos.app.goo.gl/CpaywK3F9srPQELu9