Drivers side VC gasket was leading and drilling right on the exhaust and made for a smelly ride. So today I pulled the VC and replaced the gasket. Where it was leaking the gasket was extremely brittle. Wasn't a bad job, about 1.5 hours all said and done.
As far as cleanliness the engine was clean but was dissapointed in the amount of varnish. Not going to loose any sleep over it though, just a thought.
For first 36k car saw RP then Amsoil(SS and XL)until the last OC where I switched to M1HM. OCI were 6-7k. Car currently has 151k and I'll keep with the M1. Other than that this engine has been great, we've had no issues with it.
As far as cleanliness the engine was clean but was dissapointed in the amount of varnish. Not going to loose any sleep over it though, just a thought.
For first 36k car saw RP then Amsoil(SS and XL)until the last OC where I switched to M1HM. OCI were 6-7k. Car currently has 151k and I'll keep with the M1. Other than that this engine has been great, we've had no issues with it.