madteg
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| posted on 2/5/12 at 05:02 PM |
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Water in oil
What is the best way of getting oil/water mix out of engine.
Have drained oil, changed filter, topped up with new oil but still got bits of water in oil ( bubbles). Should i drop the sump and clean out or will
the water just evaporate away. (Result of blown head gasket, my own fault should have fitted a multi shim in the first place.) Sorted now.
[Edited on 2/5/12 by madteg]
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ReMan
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| posted on 2/5/12 at 05:19 PM |
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Me, I'd let it evaporate off, but I'm fairley relaxed about such things!
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se7ensport
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| posted on 2/5/12 at 05:21 PM |
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I flushed with cheap oil; took the plugs out and turned over the engine a few times to make sure it had gone round the engine without risk of starting
and putting a load on the bearings etc, drained it off then re-filled with better quality oil.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 2/5/12 at 05:59 PM |
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Just get it properly hot - the oil hot not just the water.
Engines always have water in the oil, water is a major % of combustion gas that blows past the piston rings.
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steve m
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| posted on 2/5/12 at 06:05 PM |
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I had the same in one of my k series cars, either the r45 or 75, cant remember
But the worst was i had oil in the water system and that was horrible stuff to get rid off , untill i was recomended to run the water sytem with dish
washer powder, and flush it it all out several times, and re fill with correct antifreeze/water
Worked very well!
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adithorp
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| posted on 2/5/12 at 06:30 PM |
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For water in oil, drain oil (best left draining overnight) and fit a new filter and I'd put some cheap oil and an oil flush (I use Forte Oil
Flush). Run the engine up to temp and then replace oil and filter (good oil this time). Any water left will evaporate. Don't be suprised if you
get a bit of mayo form in the cam cover or filler cap; It'll clear with use.
Oil in the water is more difficult to clear. After years of struggling I started using Forte Bio-degreaser. If the engine runs use it before stripping
by adding it to the water and run to temp and then drain and flush through with water. Carry out repairs then refill with another Bio-degreaser. Run
to temp and drain/flush (let it cool before flushing to avoid thermal shock) before adding fresh coolant. It will clear systems that are clogged with
mayo (comes out looking like milk) and leaves no residue. If it's a none runner to start you might have to treat twice after repair. Can't
recommend Forte Bio-degreaser enough.
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