cr4x4cruiser
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So, for the second time in as many weeks we have replaced the valve cover gaskets/ vacuum lines/ coolant hoses on our other G2.5 [1998 SR / 109.775 mi]. Along with spark plugs/ wires/ PCV.
Yes, it does get a bit quicker with practice... though I still wish I had joints/ bones that could rotate 360 degrees.
All went well, and we fired it up... SWEEEEET! Prior to the service the rig sounded/ acted like it was running on 5 cylinders... was really hating to hear what our mechanic was going to find. Now? Now it sounds like it should.
But, in sorting it out... running it for awhile... getting the heat up to temp... we discovered LOTS of oil smoke billowing out. Then, we discovered LOTS of oil pooling underneath!
Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot!
Relax, walk away, get a beverage, think, think, think... after taking it all in... as well as some accidental discoveries... we found that there is a fair amount of oil that can accumulate underneath.
Primarily, we found that the passenger-side catalytic converter collects a massive amount of oil [and grime/ grit] in between the converter and the protective [heat] shield.
The solution [for me] was to run the engine, all while spraying 505 cleaner [same as 409, found at HD & bought by the gallon] onto the oil/ grease/ grime found on the engine [16oz. spray bottle].
Whatever was not evaporated washed down to the bottom - directly towards the converter [it's as if the converter is a perfect repository for wayward oil off of the engine].
Mostly, when doing this, we are looking at anything below the valve covers. As well, we would follow up with small streams of water. I'm not worried about anything cracking [exhaust manifolds], since it is only sporadic and done upon initial start-up - for just a few minutes.
I spent considerable time [over two days and breaks in between for cool-downs] directing water right at the converter [yes, water directly from a hose]. The boiling cleaner & water was completely responsible for loosening any remnants of oil/ sludge trapped within.
No more billowing smoke...
No more droplets [of any kind] found on the concrete...
Lastly; as for "engine de-greaser"... I find it makes more of mess than when I started... I have no use for this product, at all. The 505 cleaner even removes all traces of any engine de-greaser!
Next; Timing Belt...
Have fun, kids!
- Wm.
Yes, it does get a bit quicker with practice... though I still wish I had joints/ bones that could rotate 360 degrees.
All went well, and we fired it up... SWEEEEET! Prior to the service the rig sounded/ acted like it was running on 5 cylinders... was really hating to hear what our mechanic was going to find. Now? Now it sounds like it should.
But, in sorting it out... running it for awhile... getting the heat up to temp... we discovered LOTS of oil smoke billowing out. Then, we discovered LOTS of oil pooling underneath!
Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot!
Relax, walk away, get a beverage, think, think, think... after taking it all in... as well as some accidental discoveries... we found that there is a fair amount of oil that can accumulate underneath.
Primarily, we found that the passenger-side catalytic converter collects a massive amount of oil [and grime/ grit] in between the converter and the protective [heat] shield.
The solution [for me] was to run the engine, all while spraying 505 cleaner [same as 409, found at HD & bought by the gallon] onto the oil/ grease/ grime found on the engine [16oz. spray bottle].
Whatever was not evaporated washed down to the bottom - directly towards the converter [it's as if the converter is a perfect repository for wayward oil off of the engine].
Mostly, when doing this, we are looking at anything below the valve covers. As well, we would follow up with small streams of water. I'm not worried about anything cracking [exhaust manifolds], since it is only sporadic and done upon initial start-up - for just a few minutes.
I spent considerable time [over two days and breaks in between for cool-downs] directing water right at the converter [yes, water directly from a hose]. The boiling cleaner & water was completely responsible for loosening any remnants of oil/ sludge trapped within.
No more billowing smoke...
No more droplets [of any kind] found on the concrete...
Lastly; as for "engine de-greaser"... I find it makes more of mess than when I started... I have no use for this product, at all. The 505 cleaner even removes all traces of any engine de-greaser!
Next; Timing Belt...
Have fun, kids!
- Wm.
