I'm sure you would be able to install some used heads - personally I only like doing a job like that once but it is your decision on what route you want to go.
Only problem with a used motor is you are possibly getting one that could have a potential valve seat issue down the road - I would go with a good set of rebuilt heads.
It might work - you could also try pressing the valve up and down a bunch of times with a small pry bar before putting the rocker back in to see if you can get it to close all the way. Best way to check would be to remove the exhaust manifold and that way you could try and get in and clean the...
You really need to determine why there is no compression on that cylinder before ordering more parts - you have to get to the root cause of the problem - just ordering random parts is not going to solve your problem and cost you more money in the long run. Just some advice from a long time...
The missing rocker would keep the valve closed due to the valve spring pushing up on it - but chances are the valve being stuck open is what caused the rocker to fall off in the first place. In your picture the valve spring looks compressed which means it is more than likely bent or the spring...
Judging by your picture of the plugs at the top of this page I would say #6 is burning oil. Also 1 and 3 look like those cyl's are running rich by how black the plugs are. P0175 is rich bank 2 code which would explain the rough idle and then running ok once the engine gets some more air. I have...
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