Sludge

[Cody Forbes]

Back flushing would be nice, but I don't see a way. The pump itself would block any attempt. 

-Cody Forbes (mobile)

On May 29, 2013, at 10:56 PM, "Pat" <psdooley at verizon.net> wrote:

> Backflushing the screen seems like a good idea if possible.
> Especially if the motor is so gunked it fouls the replacement screen too.
> 
> Re a static flush- One method I heard of is filling the engine completely(to
> the valve cover cap) with strait diesel.  Probably 4-5 gallons on the
> average engine.  Let it sit for a while then drain.  Hopefully your crank
> and cam seals are up to the task..
> 
> Personally, I skip the expensive flushes and run 50/50 diesel and motor oil
> just to the full mark on the dipstick, let idle for 5-10 minutes- no load.
> Drain and repeat as necessary.
> This technique would probably clog a VAG screen too, but at least the engine
> will be clean.  
> And if pan removal is necessary, I second the brake cleaner.  The good stuff
> will wash a lot of crud away and it's just so darn satisfying watching all
> the junk wash away and expose clean metal.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
> Behalf Of Huw Powell
> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:43 PM
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Sludge
> 
> I like to spray brake cleaner in while the pan is open, but that's just 
> for fun.  It seems to me the key is come up with a way to backflush the 
> oil pickup screen.
> 
> - Huw
> 
> 
> 
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