Do you think you had a intake gasket leaking? i'm not sure if you stated that.
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Originally Posted By: daman
Do you think you had a intake gasket leaking? i'm not sure if you stated that.
Oh yeah, I did state that, that's why I tore it down. Looks really pretty in there, huh?! Ugh.
This is my dilemma. Slowly clean, or use something and possible dislodge?
Do you think you had a intake gasket leaking? i'm not sure if you stated that.
Oh yeah, I did state that, that's why I tore it down. Looks really pretty in there, huh?! Ugh.
This is my dilemma. Slowly clean, or use something and possible dislodge?
Originally Posted By: Chadastator
Originally Posted By: daman
Do you think you had a intake gasket leaking? i'm not sure if you stated that.
Oh yeah, I did state that, that's why I tore it down. Looks really pretty in there, huh?! Ugh.
This is my dilemma. Slowly clean, or use something and possible dislodge?
Chad, have you seen this thread from another forum? The guy bought a jeep that needed lots of TLC, and the engine was badly sludged. He ended up using Gunk engine cleaner with good results. I have heard that the Amsoil Engine Cleaner is the least aggressive cleaner on the market, that might be worth a try.
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533418
The pics of the gunked up engine are about halfway down the page.
Originally Posted By: daman
Do you think you had a intake gasket leaking? i'm not sure if you stated that.
Oh yeah, I did state that, that's why I tore it down. Looks really pretty in there, huh?! Ugh.
This is my dilemma. Slowly clean, or use something and possible dislodge?
Chad, have you seen this thread from another forum? The guy bought a jeep that needed lots of TLC, and the engine was badly sludged. He ended up using Gunk engine cleaner with good results. I have heard that the Amsoil Engine Cleaner is the least aggressive cleaner on the market, that might be worth a try.
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533418
The pics of the gunked up engine are about halfway down the page.
I'd stick with slow cleaning, especially if the engine is running fairly well now. A big chunk of goop falling off and getting in the wrong spot will destroy the engine.
Originally Posted By: westwind999
I'd stick with slow cleaning, especially if the engine is running fairly well now. A big chunk of goop falling off and getting in the wrong spot will destroy the engine.
I agree which is one of the reasons why I really like MMO. It also does a great job of dissolving garbage so the filter can filter it out of the oil.
I'd stick with slow cleaning, especially if the engine is running fairly well now. A big chunk of goop falling off and getting in the wrong spot will destroy the engine.
I agree which is one of the reasons why I really like MMO. It also does a great job of dissolving garbage so the filter can filter it out of the oil.
Originally Posted By: Chadastator
I've got an '01 Grand Prix GTP with 122k, and I just ordered Auto RX for use in it. I use Mobil 1 synthetic in it now. Will switching to dino oil for the required 6k miles (Auto RX) damage anything?
If I understand your original post, you have ordered the Auto RX, so go ahead and use it with confidence. Dino for the RX period will not hurt anything. The car didn't require synthetic from the factory, did it?
BUT: based on your photos, I suggest not adding the Auto RX when you first fill the engine. After you put it back together, add a fresh change of dino and run the engine until it gets hot. Then drain the oil, change the filter, and add new oil and your RX. I have always done a flush like this after opening an engine to antifreeze or a lot of junk (like your intake removal).
Are you changing the supercharger oil while the engine is apart? There was a discussion about that on here several years ago. I think GM dealers will carry that often-overlooked fluid. I'm not sure if there are any substitutes.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
I've got an '01 Grand Prix GTP with 122k, and I just ordered Auto RX for use in it. I use Mobil 1 synthetic in it now. Will switching to dino oil for the required 6k miles (Auto RX) damage anything?
If I understand your original post, you have ordered the Auto RX, so go ahead and use it with confidence. Dino for the RX period will not hurt anything. The car didn't require synthetic from the factory, did it?
BUT: based on your photos, I suggest not adding the Auto RX when you first fill the engine. After you put it back together, add a fresh change of dino and run the engine until it gets hot. Then drain the oil, change the filter, and add new oil and your RX. I have always done a flush like this after opening an engine to antifreeze or a lot of junk (like your intake removal).
Are you changing the supercharger oil while the engine is apart? There was a discussion about that on here several years ago. I think GM dealers will carry that often-overlooked fluid. I'm not sure if there are any substitutes.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
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