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Old 04-29-2021, 10:19 AM   #4
psimet
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Default Re: Sitting engine - ATF?

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Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ View Post
Oil that look "fresh and brand new" can be oil that has set in the pan for 30 years and all the dirt settled out and is thick in the bottom of the pan, drain it at least, even if you save it in a clean pan, ----if no oil comes out the sludge is quite thick and after you poke it to drain the oil take the pan off to clean it, probably advisable on any engine that has sat a long time , after the oil as been drained feel around with a piece of wire and see what you find ---this will help you decide if you drop the pan

Yeah I have a borescope that I was able to look into each cylinder with. Was planning on sending it into the pan but I have an early A that has the oil pan plate/clean out on it. I Plan on dropping that before the pan if possible. I can then send the borescope up that way and check things out.


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