Snake oils???
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Snake oils???
OK, just to get it out there. I would like to say first, that I "HATE" using snake oils. But on my '89 B2 I have a worn ring on the number 1 piston.
Right now it will be impossible to change and I will need to drive this thing from Atlanta to New Orleans in less than 3 weeks.
So, I'm wanting to add a can of 'Restore' into the crankcase in hopes that this will help seal up the walls and stop the oil from coating my sparkplug.
Does anyone have a suggestion that will cost less than $20 for now?
Thanks!
Right now it will be impossible to change and I will need to drive this thing from Atlanta to New Orleans in less than 3 weeks.
So, I'm wanting to add a can of 'Restore' into the crankcase in hopes that this will help seal up the walls and stop the oil from coating my sparkplug.
Does anyone have a suggestion that will cost less than $20 for now?
Thanks!
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Is it bad enough that it's fouling a plug? You can get "plug non-foulers" from parts stores that will combat plug fouling due to excessive buildup from things like oil consumption. It's a temporary patch, but less harmful to the engine than additive.
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The best thing is to take (6) gapped plugs, a spare wire, and the wrenches needed to change the plug every day. MMO would not hurt either. The fouler might or might not work, all it does is move the spark plug farther away from the piston so you get incomplete ignition, not a good thing on an EFI/CPU/cat.convtr vehicle.
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Originally Posted by rebocardo
The best thing is to take (6) gapped plugs, a spare wire, and the wrenches needed to change the plug every day. MMO would not hurt either. The fouler might or might not work, all it does is move the spark plug farther away from the piston so you get incomplete ignition, not a good thing on an EFI/CPU/cat.convtr vehicle.
Nothing works, except a thicker weight oil... Restore is a can of bullcrap, please dont use it... It contamionates everything, and it's just a bad product (like "BARS" leak stopper... Spent $250 chasing that crap out of my cooling system after the "leak stopper" gave way again..... gdmmit)
Miricles in a can suck, and tipicly ruin stuff
Might want to do a quicky rebuild... New rings (oversized if need be) and gaskets. They tipicly last 2-5 years before you get to do a real one...
I'd get some books on whatever engine your rig has. Definetly worth it
~Nate
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> Who in their right mind is going to change spark plugs every day they drive???
The person taking their vehicle with a bad engine 400+ miles in hot southern weather who is afraid of breaking down with an engine (2.9) that is well known for popping head gaskets and cracking blocks. Driving a vehicle at high speed for hours on end with a plug that is fouled and not firing is not good.
> unless I read something wrong
You did, you missed this "change the plug every day". There is no "s" on the word plug. It takes all of five minutes to change the #1 spark plug on a 2.9 of any year. Which is why he takes a single plug wire, in case it breaks during the removal.
Obviously, using his own judgement, if the plug is not completely fouled he can skip doing it everyday.
It is a valid procedure for moving or driving a vehicle with a bad cyl. and I have used it more then once.
The person taking their vehicle with a bad engine 400+ miles in hot southern weather who is afraid of breaking down with an engine (2.9) that is well known for popping head gaskets and cracking blocks. Driving a vehicle at high speed for hours on end with a plug that is fouled and not firing is not good.
> unless I read something wrong
You did, you missed this "change the plug every day". There is no "s" on the word plug. It takes all of five minutes to change the #1 spark plug on a 2.9 of any year. Which is why he takes a single plug wire, in case it breaks during the removal.
Obviously, using his own judgement, if the plug is not completely fouled he can skip doing it everyday.
It is a valid procedure for moving or driving a vehicle with a bad cyl. and I have used it more then once.
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Who in their right mind can't spell typically ?? ( tipicly ??? twice !! )
That's a good idea about the plugs and wire, I'd probably just take some cleaner and a toothbrush............
That's a good idea about the plugs and wire, I'd probably just take some cleaner and a toothbrush............
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To me there is no miracle in a can. Good oil and filter is key and keeping a good tune on it after that drive it till it blows. Now for making the trip I think the changing the plug that gets fouled out before you start out each day is a wonderful idea.
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i have to go along with rebocardo..i would bring some extra plugs,wire,and tools. i think that is a great idea! i would probably change the oil and filter before the trip and chack all fluids. just to have some peace of mind.
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Well, I just went out and removed the plug from #1 cylinder. As I haven't done this in 2 weeks and the truck seemed to be running fine I had no idea what to expect.
After I pulled it I noticed it had as usual oil all over the threads down to the seat of the plug. But unlike the last time I removed it there was very little gunk on the electrodes. Some but not enough to foul it out.
So I suppose the 500 miles will not cause a major problem but I will bring a spare plug along with me incase.
Thanks for all who have replied so far!!!!
After I pulled it I noticed it had as usual oil all over the threads down to the seat of the plug. But unlike the last time I removed it there was very little gunk on the electrodes. Some but not enough to foul it out.
So I suppose the 500 miles will not cause a major problem but I will bring a spare plug along with me incase.
Thanks for all who have replied so far!!!!