Inside engine cleaning

[Robert M]

   I recently came across this forum:

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi

   where there is a lot of seemingly genuine knowlege about current
lubrication technology and a real dedication to oil analysis.  Fascinating
reading!  In any case, this product:

http://www.auto-rx.com/index.html

   has many many satisfied users and seemingly solid science (as well as a
money back guarantee).  I've never used it, but when I get my e-bay '87
4kcsq on the road I may give it a try.

  I can say from experience that Huw's warning about big pieces getting
loose with solvent-based cleaners is legit; suffice to say I'll never use it
again.   the above referenced product cleans in a more gentle (=slow)
fashion, but faster than just running synthetic.

  $0.02,
Robert

>From: Huw Powell <human747 at attbi.com>
>Reply-To: human747 at attbi.com
>To: Eyvind Spangen <eyvind.spangen at c2i.net>
>CC: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: Inside engine cleaning
>Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2002 15:34:17 -0500
>
>
>
> > The PO of my car wasn't exactly religious about oil change intervals,
> > so the engine is full of black stuff inside. A layer of black deposits
> > cover everything not rotating inside the engine. (I removed the valve
> > cover to check)
> >
> > Any good tips for removing this?
>
>I think that switching to synthetic oil (and perhaps a couple extra oil
>filter changes) will gradually clean up the mess.
>
>Keep an eye out for oil leaks developing at any seals that might have
>been covered with the gunk and dried out in the meantime.
>
>Hopefully it will all dissolve slowly, rather than chunking off and
>potentially clogging oil ways or the pickup screen...
>
>--
>Huw Powell
>
>http://www.humanspeakers.com/
>
>http://www.humanthoughts.org/


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