Intake Removal issues
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Intake Removal issues
So I was removing my intake due to a leak at an exhaust port. I am changing it out for a new intake. I THOUGHT I had drained enough anti-freeze, but when I removed the intake about a cups worth of antifreeze drained out of the head (last port in the closest to the drivers seat), down an oil return.
If I drain the oil, getting most of the anti-freeze out, will I be dodging a bullet, or is that going to present more problems. Im afraid that I am going to spend all this time getting it all back together and having more problems pop up due to this.
Any advice would be appreciated.
If I drain the oil, getting most of the anti-freeze out, will I be dodging a bullet, or is that going to present more problems. Im afraid that I am going to spend all this time getting it all back together and having more problems pop up due to this.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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You should be fine if you drain the oil when the front end is UP so it all gets out.
If you still have concerns...when you add the new oil and filter....drive it and get it warm/hot...then bring it back and raise it up and drain the oil again and replace the filter. Let the oil drain for a good long while....and having it raised will allow the oil to flow out of the rocker arm area back into the crankcase..
And if you are still concerned....drop the pan and clean it out.
DUB
If you still have concerns...when you add the new oil and filter....drive it and get it warm/hot...then bring it back and raise it up and drain the oil again and replace the filter. Let the oil drain for a good long while....and having it raised will allow the oil to flow out of the rocker arm area back into the crankcase..
And if you are still concerned....drop the pan and clean it out.
DUB
