February 26, 200719 yr I messed up on the install of my intake gaskets (yea I know do it right the first time) but its to late for that so on. but now i have a #3 cyl FULL of coolant I'm about to take the plugs out with the entire intake mani off and crank it to try and get most of it out. is there anything I need to do to prevent major damage ? I should have the car up and running tomorrow or wednesday so I'm hoping most of it will get burnt out then. Should I go pick up some oil while I'm getting new gaskets ?
February 26, 200719 yr !! I'd sooner buy this http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=1479 and suck it out (may also work on lead pencils too ). This then also has the bonus of becoming an invaluable tool when: a) Your dishwasher breaksdown, backs up with water from the garbage drain pipe and is left for a long period with a full load (Mc'Fly, I know).... Your roof leaks and you need a quick way to empty the tarps you have up your attic catching water.... c) You want to pump engine cleaner (although I would no longer use it for clean water projects ) through your Brat's gas tank because the delivery pipe has become blocked with rust/gunk etc.... d) Really, the possibilities for this investment are endless! Steve
February 26, 200719 yr Dont look at the spark plug hole while it cranks, its going to be messy. Drian the cooling system before you remove the manifold. nipper
February 26, 200719 yr With the plugs out you won't damage anything by cranking it over and pushing out the coolant. But after you've cranked it all out, it wouldn't hurt to pour some engine oil down the plug holes, then crank it over some more before you reassamble and start it up.
February 27, 200719 yr With the plugs out you won't damage anything by cranking it over and pushing out the coolant. But after you've cranked it all out, it wouldn't hurt to pour some engine oil down the plug holes, then crank it over some more before you reassamble and start it up. Damn, none of that stuff is gonna creap past the rings? I figured the whole point of the PCV system was to relieve pressure caused by gasses getting past the rings? !? You live and learn.... Steve P.S. Taking out the plugs - I would..... again, I may be showing my ignorance but arn't the inlet valves always closed when the piston rises (either for compression or exhaust purge)?
February 27, 200719 yr Author I took the intake manifold off and the plugs. Dropped the turbo manifold and added a few drops of oil hopefully if I get it running asap there won't be any perm motor damage.
February 27, 200719 yr Did you get my text earlier today about the new intake on its way? Talk to me on AIM!
February 27, 200719 yr Damn, none of that stuff is gonna creap past the rings? I figured the whole point of the PCV system was to relieve pressure caused by gasses getting past the rings? !? You live and learn.... Steve P.S. Taking out the plugs - I would..... again, I may be showing my ignorance but arn't the inlet valves always closed when the piston rises (either for compression or exhaust purge)? Yes the intake valves are closed during the compression, power, and exhaust stroke. None of that stuff will pass by the rings. If liquid could get past the rings, so would the compressd air/fuel mix so the engine would not run. Oh, and when you do get it fired up, it WILL smoke. Let it run to burn off the oil and coolant that's in the cylinders. But just let it idle untill it's done smoking.
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