Re: [eng] thinking of changing

[Matt Coates <bencoates@yahoo.com>]

for #2: half Marvel mystery oil & half motor oil will dissolve the gunk but
also
provide enough protection..  *However* I would NOT drive it only let it idle
for a while.  I would not trust the mix to stand up to engine loads.  MMM is
more gentle to old seals and gaskets than kerosene IMO...

HTH,
Matt
'87 16v roc
--- "Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@copper.net> wrote:
>   i'm not quite sure when my last oil change was, but i'm thinking i'd
> better do it before it gets much colder. before i do this, however, i've
> a couple questions.
>   1) i seem to be leaking from somewhere and it looks like my crank seal
> on the timing belt end. pain in the ass to replace? i have the seal from
> overstock, but from what i understand the crank bolt is a pita.
>   2) i want to get all the gunk out of there when i change the oil.
> ideas? some kerosene mixed in there before i drain it? other things i
> could use instead? thanx.
> 
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