WTF

[deadbolt at mindspring.com (S. Coleman)]

Not sure what kind of car we are talking about here... but "yes" they do
make a machine and a "snake oil" that will break down burnt up oil and help
to dislodge it and suck out the "gunk" by "flushing" the motor.  So yea,..
they machines do exist and they are used.  If your motor is so "gunked up"
that it has actually seized,... I would look for a new/used motor.  (or
rebuild the one in the car)  As far as making sense,.... I can see their
stand on the idea,... However coming from a tech that has had such a machine
in their shop and seen it work/not work...  I'm telling you that your time
is limited on that motor.  IMHO,... I would ask to see inside the valve
cover and the oil pan, (they had to have taken at least one of these off to
make that diagnoses), that way you can actually take a look at just how
"gunked" up this motor really is.  Either this shop is trying to sell you
their newest product/procedure,...   or you need to think about a motor.
Just my .02 here...   I'm sure others will chime in.
Chris
'88 16v Rocco
'78 8v Rocco
'80 Caddy
'92 SLC
'02 337 1.8T
'00 GTI VR6
'97 Golf GL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Weiler" <relbrb@comcast.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 6:23 PM
Subject: WTF


I have a car at a dealership now that the engine (under warranty) has quit
starting. I recently had the oil changed at intercals at this dealership.
The car has not run right since. OK now here is the good part. The car died
a week ago as we got in our driveway. I thought it was sounding weird. We
got out shut it off it has not started since. NOThing not even a turn over
ar attempt to crank. I figure battery or alternator. Dealership say both are
fine the engine is "gunked up" we need to flush of all things the engine!!!
WTF I have never heard of an engine the will not turn over at all (siezed)
that was GUNKED UP and all you do to fix it is flush the engine. Is there
such a procedure??? Does this even make sense???
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