Started cleaning sludged engine

[Jon Chimpo]

AC Delco oil sensor ordered along with 2 new knock sensors with the harness. going to rent the fuel line flairing kit so I can cut off the old fitting, and put a new one on.

 

[NGAneer]

Wow man. Glad you're getting in cleaned out but that's a heck of a lot of sludge. How did you come to find out it was sludged?

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Wow man. Glad you're getting in cleaned out but that's a heck of a lot of sludge. How did you come to find out it was sludged?

I did an oil change, and the filter was completely filled with sludge. That's when the fun all started.

 

[afpj]

Would seafoam be of any use for this situation?

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Would seafoam be of any use for this situation?

That's what I'm going to use after my oil and 1qt ATF flush. I'm going to drain the aft/ oil out after a 30min idle, pull the filter. then full back up with oil, and seafoam with new filter drive it for a while, then flush again.

we'll see what happens...

 

[iamdub]

I'd like to be one to thank you for documenting this. It will be a huge help for future reference. Your efforts will not be in vain!

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Can I start a go fund me?

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm really hoping this works out for you. You're doing a really good job. This is only more proof that these engines can run good, even after being abused and or neglected. Great job man!

 

[Jon Chimpo]

2 new knock sensors, the harness, and an Delco oil sensor. Another 230$ into this B.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Thanks Tony, but it's not started yet. there will be prayers made to have this engine come back. My wife thinks it's going to work, I don't. Don't get me wrong, I really don't want to spend another 3k on this Z71.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Thanks Tony, but it's not started yet. there will be prayers made to have this engine come back. My wife thinks it's going to work, I don't. Don't get me wrong, I really don't want to spend another 3k on this Z71.

We're all keeping our fingers crossed for you buddy!!

 

[NGAneer]

Thanks Tony, but it's not started yet. there will be prayers made to have this engine come back. My wife thinks it's going to work, I don't. Don't get me wrong, I really don't want to spend another 3k on this Z71.

If you ask me it's almost qualified for automotive baptism with all that diesel run through it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

How's it coming along? Any updates?

 

[Aliquantus]

I've had to do this with a couple of cars in the past, both turned out well. I have a good feeling about this one too, you're doing all the right stuff.

 

[Rocket Man]

Subscribed. Wishing you good luck. That's an amazing amount of sludge.

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Well, I was tightening down the VC's and didn't notice my torque wrench wasn't locked. So I twisted the bolt right off the head. luckily I was able to extract it without too much difficulty.

those bolts are only availible on line or at the dealer. so I'm going to go by today..

 

[Jon Chimpo]

Right on guys, thanks for the encouragement! My neighbors have been coming by to check out my progress, im was like shit man, grab a wrench Bernie. Haha, he didnt.

 

[rockola1971]

Id just do what you are doing and drive it until the engine dies. The damage is already done. All that crap in the oil has been distributed around to all the bearings. I guarantee you when this engine is pulled apart that you will see all kinds of crap buried into the bearing surfaces. But oh well, whats done is done. You can prevent it from getting further damage but the engine is probably not going to be a record breaker ever for most miles on the road.

 

[iamdub]

...the engine is probably not going to be a record breaker ever for most miles on the road.

 

[rockola1971]

Im going with no. You ever seen an engine tore down that was neglected, especially with oil changes never or rarely done? The bearings end up with all kinds of crap imbedded into the shells. Mains, Cam and Rod bearings all are trashed. Ive seen rod bearings where the top layer was missing in patches because of crap in the oil.