Removing Camshaft
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What I think you mean is the rocker arms/camshaft bearing bridge which is on top of the camshaft. But I would not suggest even removing the bridge as is requires locking both camshafts with special tools. One mistake in the procedure and your timing will be off and bent valves will be the result.
Why is it that you want to clean the "camshafts"? If your engine is suffering from sludge then it is throughout the engine
Why is it that you want to clean the "camshafts"? If your engine is suffering from sludge then it is throughout the engine
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What I think you mean is the rocker arms/camshaft bearing bridge which is on top of the camshaft. But I would not suggest even removing the bridge as is requires locking both camshafts with special tools. One mistake in the procedure and your timing will be off and bent valves will be the result.
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Sludging occurs from either not using the proper synthetic weight oil, going to long between oil change, using conventional motor oil, crankcase ventilation or heat or a combination of.
As I said earlier, if the topside looks as it is, then the rest of the crankcase, all the way down to the oil pan will look the same. Read both pdf's below, but bringing it to a mechanic will only empty your pockets and there is no guarantee that it will be undamaged if he doesn't have the right tools and the knowledge to do the job.
As I said earlier, if the topside looks as it is, then the rest of the crankcase, all the way down to the oil pan will look the same. Read both pdf's below, but bringing it to a mechanic will only empty your pockets and there is no guarantee that it will be undamaged if he doesn't have the right tools and the knowledge to do the job.
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Sludging occurs from either not using the proper synthetic weight oil, going to long between oil change, using conventional motor oil, crankcase ventilation or heat or a combination of.
As I said earlier, if the topside looks as it is, then the rest of the crankcase, all the way down to the oil pan will look the same. Read both pdf's below, but bringing it to a mechanic will only empty your pockets and there is no guarantee that it will be undamaged if he doesn't have the right tools and the knowledge to do the job.
As I said earlier, if the topside looks as it is, then the rest of the crankcase, all the way down to the oil pan will look the same. Read both pdf's below, but bringing it to a mechanic will only empty your pockets and there is no guarantee that it will be undamaged if he doesn't have the right tools and the knowledge to do the job.
I had issues with the oil 12 months ago, oil wouldnt go down when topping it up (Mobile oil) - i didnt really know how to look after the car back then, now i KNOW! Had my car serviced at the mechanic last month though (need extra work) and i dont think he used Mobile oil, i saw a bottle of "Titan" engine oil.
I've opened the cover and removed all the sludge I can without removing the camshafts. Do you think if i do a engine flush with a solvent and out new oil in will help? the solvent will remove whats left of the sludge out?
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Is there any knocking or ticking noise in the engine as a result of this problem?
Is the photo you posted before or after you cleaned?
Is the photo you posted before or after you cleaned?
Last edited by Maj. Dundee; Dec 13, 2011 at 10:17 AM.
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No that's before I've cleaned it, I'll try and post another picture soon.
