Started cleaning sludged engine

[NGAneer]

I think we paid 8k, plus tax.

I knew it needed tires, suspension work, stepper motors when I bought it.

whenever I buy a car, I change all the fluids regardless if they are up to date or not. So I don't count the cost of fluid into my price.

10-4. Just curious considering the work it needed.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

10-4. Just curious considering the work it needed.

Well the sludged engine was a surprise....

 

[BeenChevy]

Cordell. Where are you from? I've have a few vehicles try and flip out their You try the H2O on the fuel filter nuts yet? If you're getting a single knock sensor code you may be in the clear driveability-wose for quite awhile - best to work on the more pressing for sure. When you do get to them I sealed mine in an 01 yukon about 75k ago with layered LIQUID ELECTRICAL TAPE all the way around including the harnesses - WAY better than RTV and it lasts forever. Good luck with the build, i'll check back for updates.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Cordell. Where are you from? I've have a few vehicles try and flip out their You try the H2O on the fuel filter nuts yet? If you're getting a single knock sensor code you may be in the clear driveability-wose for quite awhile - best to work on the more pressing for sure. When you do get to them I sealed mine in an 01 yukon about 75k ago with layered LIQUID ELECTRICAL TAPE all the way around including the harnesses - WAY better than RTV and it lasts forever. Good luck with the build, i'll check back for updates.

haha! Sure it seems I've been getting the short end that last month ever since we did our taxes.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

just did an oil change after 100mi with the seafoam. Oil came out real black, with chunks. Filled it with straight Valvoline, and a wix filter. going to run it and just monitor oil. and not mileage. it still hasn't dripped a drop of oil, or no noticeable oil loss.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I wonder when the chunks will stop.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I bet running some Kreen for 500 miles will finish off those chunks.

 

[iamdub]

I bet running some Kreen for 500 miles will finish off those chunks.

Yes. I think he should run another short OCI with cheap oil and filter and a good cleaner, such as Kreen. But, he's doing right by monitoring the oil and not the mileage, so it's likely to be a short OCI anyway.

Regardless, I have a positive feeling about the outcome of all this.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

Over the years I've added a quart of kerosene to my sludged up engines and let them idle for about a half hour and then drained them with good success. DO NOT drive them with the kerosene in them though as it reduces lubricity somewhat.

Times two on the kerosene which is an ingredient in diesel fuel. A couple of drains will definitely do the trick, and no need for top quality oil, since your draining anyway. Good luck and follow up when finished. JMHO
David g.....

 

[PG01]

I wonder when the chunks will stop.

When its done throwing up....