[mad_as_he$$]

I took the OP’s question as a case of scrap it or spend the money on it. Chance are it is scrap already but $25 and a few hours will tell. If it was a more valuable car then I would pull the head.

[mad_as_he$$]

After further review I have another option. Pull the plugs and look at the valves with one of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-inspection-camera-61839.html