Started cleaning sludged engine

[Jon Chimpo]

Im going with no. You ever seen an engine tore down that was neglected, especially with oil changes never or rarely done? The bearings end up with all kinds of crap imbedded into the shells. Mains, Cam and Rod bearings all are trashed. Ive seen rod bearings where the top layer was missing in patches because of crap in the oil.

this could turn out to be a half a million mile engine. should we start a betting pool on how long it will last? winner buys me a motor.

 

[Tacky]

When you get this running, keep a close eye on your coolant. A lot of the time when you have heavy sludge it s because coolant s getting into the oil.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

yep but it will look like a milkshake. just my 2 cents

 

[Jon Chimpo]

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.

 

[iamdub]

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.

Apparently it only brought one boy, Bernie, and he didn't do much.

 

[BeenChevy]

If you haven't gotten back to the fuel filter. I've had good luck saturating my nuts with water and letting them sit for 10 minutes to reactivate the rust.. then hit each nut with a punch tool and they'll break free. Repeat the process until you throw up.. but seriously water works better then the penetrating oils in these circumstances. If you've already dressed with a PO hit it with de-greaser first remove the oil and then apply the water.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Apparently it only brought one boy, Bernie, and he didn't do much.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Apparently it only brought one boy, Bernie, and he didn't do much.

hahahahaha

 

[mattbta]

I've had good luck saturating my nuts with water and letting them sit for 10 minutes.

Oh yeah?


Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

If you haven't gotten back to the fuel filter. I've had good luck saturating my nuts with water and letting them sit for 10 minutes to reactivate the rust.. then hit each nut with a punch tool and they'll break free. Repeat the process until you throw up.. but seriously water works better then the penetrating oils in these circumstances. If you've already dressed with a PO hit it with de-greaser first remove the oil and then apply the water.[/QUOTE

Really? I put this on the back burner for now. I'll give it a shot, as with everything else with this Tahoe, i have nothing to loose but my time.