gixxer1000

My timing chain cracked the case, and coolant got into the oil.

I replaced my head gasket and installed new timing components.

I have been draining the oil pan for days now, but every time I dump new oil into the head, I keep getting coffee looking oil out. The top of the head is clean, and so is the valve cover.

I am guessing its old oil sitting on the crank and on the pan still.

Whats the best way to clean it out, without taking off the oil pan ?

Use seafoam, atf oil, motor flush , or just change the oil afew times ?

Jay351

You sure your hg job is good?

I would've personally taken things apart and gotten the coolant mixture out before I put the engine back together... But really your best option would be to let everything drain, drain oil and remove the oil pan. I know it sucks but it should be done. Then just keep changing your oil + filter.

thook

Use the seafoam. It will displace any moisture remaining in the crankcase. I know diesel and kerosene can be used in the same manner, also. Then, be prepared to replace your bearings at some point in the not too distant future. Unfortunately, coolant acids are no good for bearing surfaces.....not to mention the loss of lubrication from the oil.

4runnerx3

Pour some kerosene in, it will push the water out, then chase the kerosene with some oil.

Team420

would that also help an auto trans? or will it just tear the clutches up faster?
Sorry for the hijack!!

thook

Yep. I always like my kerosene with an oil chaser. Hairy chest....AND back! Girlies luuuuv it!

thook

What's objective, here? What help does your tranny need?

Team420

If you check out my post "strawberry milk in tranny" you will see a nasty pic.. so I'm in the middle of flushing and looking for the best way to get all water out

thook

I haven't read that one, but I just read the newest. Seafoam does have an A/T product called trans-tune. I've read some saying not to use additives in A/T's, but I can't say how true that is. I've never used anything or had to in mine. Maybe someone else will know better.

Team420

yeah I have the seafoam stuff, and am gonna put that in on the last flush, I have used the lucas stuff before, and had no problems. Thanks anyway thook

gixxer1000

When adding the seafoam or kerosene, do you let the truck run with the stuff inside it for awhile to help clean it out ?

How much seafoam or kerosene should be added to the engine oil ?

thook

There's instructions and amount used on the Seafoam can. That's what I was suggesting going by for the SF, diesel, or kerosene. You add whatever of the 3 choices to your oil run it for the alotted time, drain, refill with fresh oil and filter. Then, inspect to see if you need to do it again. I suggest using the Seafoam instruction, but use the diesel or kerosene as the flush. Cheaper, if you need to repeat the procedure.

4runnerx3 apparently has something different in mind...you'll have to ask him, though. Sounds a bit easier, too.