Sludge

[Huw Powell]

>> 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..

I'd be nervous going that full - isn't there a chance of some (or a lot) 
getting through an open exhaust valve and damaging oxygen sensors, cats, 
etc.?  That's if it gets up past the rings.  Which would also create a 
nasty hydrolocking issue too... or is that unlikely to happen?

- Huw