my m8s been told that he cannot do an engine flush on his valver as it may damage it??????
how true is this?
lewis
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20-12-2005, 00:04 #1Forum User
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It's not recommended as they have hydraulic tappets.
Would rather just do a quick oil change using cheap oil.
Mat.
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20-12-2005, 05:53 #3Forum User
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Agreed. Use fully synthetic as they dig out the muck better than mineral. Then drive it like a nutter for a few days and change it.
Originally Posted by MatBrown
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21-12-2005, 08:12 #4Forum User
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Used Forte engine flush the last few times and never had a problem.
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They can cause problems if there are small holes in gaskets etc that have become sealed up with shit over the years, a flush removes all this shit, can can lead to leaks etc....think thats what hes refering to
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