Cleaning engine block after head gasket failure
Anybody have any suggestions for cleaning the bottom half of the engine after a head gasket failure.?
I have a lot of emulsified oil in the lower end affter my head gasket failed. The heads have been removed, pressure tested, cleaned, and are eady for re-assembly but I am hesitant to do so with so much sludge inside the block.
I cant even get into this area to clean it and could use some advice. Some forums have suggested adding new oil with a small amount of diesel or transmission fluid and running the engine then replacing it with good oil.
Can I clean the inside of the engine with gasoline or kerosene and blow it out with compressed air. ?
I have a lot of emulsified oil in the lower end affter my head gasket failed. The heads have been removed, pressure tested, cleaned, and are eady for re-assembly but I am hesitant to do so with so much sludge inside the block.
I cant even get into this area to clean it and could use some advice. Some forums have suggested adding new oil with a small amount of diesel or transmission fluid and running the engine then replacing it with good oil.
Can I clean the inside of the engine with gasoline or kerosene and blow it out with compressed air. ?
MIX PIL AND DIESEL AND START AND LET IT IT IDLE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUETS DO NOT REV ENGINE UP THEN DRAIN AND CHANGE OIL AND FILTER DRIVE FOR ABOUT 500 MILES AND CHANGE OIL AND FILTER AGAIN REPEAT AS NECESSARY UNTILL OIL RUNS CLEAN
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May 4, 2008 12:38 PM




