ATF in Crankcase

[cobram at juno.com]

> On 11/20 Taka asked:
>
> Is it safe to pour some ATF into the crankcase, run it
> for about 100 miles and dump the oil and filter? I've

Just a BTDT, if you're looking for technical info delete now.  The 5KS
was getting a bit loud in the lifter department.  Since it's a backup
beater, it also serves the role of test bed for me.  About 5 years ago I
began pouring half a quart of ATF fluid into the crank,  a week or so
before the next oil change.  The lifter noise completely (well, I still
get a little on startup if the car has sits unused for a week or so)
disappeared, and so far no ill effects, no oil leaks, no oil burning,
etc.  5KS probably has 220K+ miles on it, it went for a while with a
broken odo so not too sure.

I have been told by a machinist friend that ATF will "rehydrate" O rings
and seals that are dried out.

BCNU,
Cobram at Juno.Com
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