Recent content by old-leroy

Sure you can...I have and at least one other member has done it...but you have to open and close the bleeder by hand as mentioned prior...the spring loaded tool on the inside is merely the "second person" Also I already explained the reason for having the lined submerged is to prevent any air...

Thanks, If I have to come up with something else again..I will probably go for one of those spring loaded poles cut to size and put a block of wood on the seat side that fits over the pole. I used a clear hose so I could see the quality of the fluid coming out and a glass jar as the weight of it...

I used to use a jar with the hose submerged in fluid. I had one of the "bullworker" exercise contraptions. I would load the pedal with the bullworker..then go out and loosen the bleeder..the bull worker pushed the pedal down...expelling the air ridden fluid. Tighten bleeder...go back in and...

Just checking in with an update as I saw there were following posts The maxlife oil didnt stop the leak completely..but did make a noticeable improvement..I will give it a couple more months before using an additive to soften the seals{if the leak has completely stopped by such time}.

Update. I decided to give Maxlife 5 30{for the winter} a try ..its been in for about 3 weeks or more. I am seeing a reduction in oil hitting the ground..so it indeed is doing something,The leak hasnt stopped yet I will try the oil for about 3 months..if I still am leaking at that time..I will...

Thankyou. I could use that in the hard summer months if needed. I had the timing belt covers off earlier..just put them back on/belt is dry..I cant really see where its leaking but appears to be a little from everywhere back there So..since each seal is barely seeping a simple high mileage oil...

Excellent...that will take care of the oil situation and give extended drains to boot Now I just need a decent additive for a one time use to condition the seals and hope the oil will do the rest with its seal treatments

Not much..nothing conclusive as to whether it works or not I need to hear from people that have had success with stopping leaks with these products. Also I am having trouble finding a "high mileage" oil that has an acea a3 rating..something in a 5 30 / 10 30 will be fine after winter is over. I...

I would as a last ditch effort...its rather complicated as I have four cams..so each one has a mind of its own if not held in place..they will actually rotate forwards or backwards causing the valves to hit each other....I can lock the cams with homemade tools while doing a belt..but dont know...

I cant find much information on it.

I was thinking the same thing..possible different seal materials by different manufacturers..one type may respond to a certain conditioner while the other may not. I am not sure of my seal material and what it will respond to. I am hoping someone has ran into a similar situation and knows what...

I have a 98 Subaru that is starting to seep from the cam seals during cooler weather. I am not a big fan of additives,but I do know there has to be something out there that will work. I dont want to play the hit and miss game until I find it. The cam seals in the head {I have 4 of them} located...

Thanks,I am a walk in and buy guy though,am very hesitant with using a CC online

I agree with the others,although I may use 5w 30 during the winter if you live in a cold climate. 454 is alot of inches so you will use more that an engine half its size. Did you do your last oil change yourself? If not you may have something else in it,never know.Some cheaper oil will be beat...

Originally Posted By: EricF ditto that have you tried PB Blaster? No.is it comparable to Zep or better? I know WD 40 really doesnt do much for rusted bolts,so am wanting a good penetrate.